Technical Product Lead | Wellington Region

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Join the Digital Te Au Reka team and provide technical leadership across products and services that support the justice system. Working alongside Service Managers, architects, vendors and delivery teams, you will shape product roadmaps, drive continuous improvement and ensure secure, reliable and high performing digital services that deliver value for New Zealanders.

In this role, you will:

• Lead technical teams and deliver high quality solutions
• Shape product roadmaps and guide development
• Maintain secure, reliable and scalable services
• Partner with stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams
• Drive continuous improvement and support incident resolution

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Bring senior application engineering experience
• Lead Agile development and testing teams
• Design solutions aligned with architecture standards
• Bring experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Bring an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application
• Tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Digital goes beyond technology. Our teams deliver modern digital services that support the justice system, working closely with the judiciary and sector partners to improve outcomes through technology, information and data. We foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here 

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4 weeks holiday leave
• Flexible work options where possible
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Inclusive and proactive employee networks
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build your career

See our full range of benefits here.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $118,904 – $153,402 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 03 July 2026 however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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