Other (Information & Communication Technology)
Build your Technical Stream Chapter for Engineering!
Develop superior capability for performance, capability in this dynamic role
Wellington or Auckland based
Be a part of a high performing Chapter Lead Technical Stream model, establishing and leading within our Digital Group
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As a Chapter Lead Engineering you are responsible for the establishment and leadership of a chapter within the Digital Group, reporting to our Chief Technology Officer. The role combines servant leadership with deep knowledge and hands-on execution.
You will ensure chapter members are appropriately deployed to value-creation opportunities in agile delivery squads cost effectively. This requires a focus on mastery of craft, by building the knowledge and capabilities of our people, equipping them with the skills, tools and methodologies to consistently deliver value and functional excellence in their work.
It's a dynamic role that will navigate strategy, agile delivery and problem solving whilst shaping organisational culture, fostering growth and ensuring effective collaboration across teams.
You will be accountable for Technical Leadership and will have deep skills and experience in your chapter's capability, with a growth mindset and a curiosity for learning opportunities and emerging technology trends to embed.
This is a People Leader role with a span of control of 20 direct reports and you will work actively to attract talent to NZTA | Waka Kotahi to build a "right sized" member bench, to ensure the chapter can scale quickly and cost effectively by strategic partnering with external suppliers. It is important to us that you champion Agile ways of working and continuous improvement practices and additionally build a Centre of Excellence and standardise ways of working across squads for your chapter by using set standards, frameworks, tools, templates, guides and best practices aligned to standards, strategy and agile methodology. It is expected that you will keep up with industry trends and best practices and build a culture of continuous learning within the chapter.
If you are as excited as we are about our new Chapter Lead Model, please express your interest by making an application.
Ko koe tenei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Knowledge and experience:
Strong and proven experience (ideally with a minimum of 5 yrs. experience) as a Chapter Lead or similar leadership role, providing technical leadership within the team and across the organisation
Strong understanding of agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Familiarity with agile ceremonies (such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives) is essential. Experience working within an Agile matrix model is highly beneficial.
Bring deep understanding of their chapter's capability, whilst not necessarily always hands-on, have a deep and wide (T-Shaped) background relevant to the capability.
Strong leadership skills and strategic thinking to guide and inspire team members. Ability to set a vision, motivate, and align the team toward common goals.
Excellent communication skills for facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders as well as senior leaders.
Be a servant leader that empowers the team members, removes obstacles, and ensures their success and fosters a positive and collaborative environment.
Build strategic partnerships with external suppliers to ensure they have access to a scalable, skilled and cost-effective resource to keep up with demand.
Demonstrate understanding of the business context, product vision, and strategic goals to align the chapter's work with overall business objectives and strategy.
Balancing technical excellence with business value.
Qualifications:
Tertiary level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Any agile certifications would be beneficial.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Ko wai matou | About us
Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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