Team Leader, Architecture & Engineering | Wellington Region
| Category: | ICT |
| Position Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Attachments: | Team Leader Architecture & Engineering - CS (Digital).pdf (PDF, 453KB) |
| Application Close Date: | 03-Jul-2026 |
Job Description
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
Lead a specialist team at the forefront of identity, cybersecurity and network services that support critical Ministry operations. This is an opportunity to shape team performance, drive operational excellence, and lead through complexity in a fast-paced digital environment. Based in Wellington, you will lead approximately five Architects and Engineers while partnering with stakeholders across the Ministry.
You will:
- Lead a team of Architects and Engineers across Network, Identity and Cybersecurity
- Coordinate network incident response and problem management
- Drive consistent processes and operational practices
- Act as the escalation point for internal and external stakeholders
- Develop capability and performance across your team
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 add value, we'd love to hear from you.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a people-focused leader who develops high-performing teams
- Remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations
- Drive consistency and operational excellence
- Take a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach
- Bring an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application
Technical expertise is not essential. You will be supported by a team of experienced technical specialists and will primarily focus on leadership, coordination and delivery.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Digital group enables the technology, platforms and services that support the Ministry's people, customers and partners. The NetSecOps team plays a critical role in maintaining secure, reliable and resilient digital services across the organisation.
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 a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to work, including:
- 22 days annual leave
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Online professional development opportunities
- Access to inclusive staff networks
See our full range of benefits on the Ministry of Justice careers website.
With a wide range of roles across the Ministry, you'll have opportunities to build your capability and develop your career.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The remuneration band for this role is $128,427 to $176,789 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
You can view a detailed position description here, 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 and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line.
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