Enterprise Product Owner

• Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and looking for a challenging and rewarding role within an upcoming and dynamic team?
• We are recruiting for positions across Digital Operations to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our enterprise-wide digital products and services.
• Wellington based Permanent role Salary range $132 to $160k per annum.

As an Enterprise Product Owner within our Digital Operations team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and successful deployment of digital products and services across the enterprise. Focused on maximising the value of specific ICT products you will look at areas for product development and be responsible for the creation of pipelines prioritising them based on the overall strategy and business objectives.

The appointee will map out product dependencies to inform the necessary sequence of change in line with the release dates of products.

The successful applicant will be integral in driving the development and delivery of transformative digital products and services.

MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.

• A solid understanding of digital operations and extensive' experience in Cloud computing, SaaS, Data Analytics, and Automation.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, with familiarity in product practices, management, and delivery.
• Subject matter expertise or experience in managing the technical delivery and management of Power Platform

Demonstrated experience, and exposure to:

• SharePoint Online.
• Dynamics 365.

• Strong knowledge of Power Platform governance and security best practices.
• Microsoft Certification in Power Platform will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively to develop new solutions and improve existing platforms.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in New Zealand
  

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Maia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16924 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 4 April 2025