Platform Manager - Digital Channels Platform, WellingtonTo matou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New ZealandThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We develop social policy and provide advice to government and work with and help fund providers in the community. We also deliver social services and assistance, including income, employment and housing support, to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we work towards supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. We aim to acknowledge and be guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to pursue the following values in our work:Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of peopleMahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communitiesWhanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and placeTika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrityThe Improvement, Systems and Technology Group (IST) collaborates and enables MSD people (staff) and partners with effective technology and expertise so that:New Zealanders can access essential support and social servicesMSD can respond fast to Government direction, policy settings, emergency events, and changing public needsMSD can improve its services by enabling modern and digital capabilities to become a more responsive organisationIST is transforming and organising itself into a platform and capabilities model for delivery of business services with newly established platform teams requiring passionate, driven, and experienced technology leaders to pave the way and support MSD's transformation.We want to improve the quality of our services and solutions by ensuring our platform teams are responsive to the needs of our business. This means:We enable and improve our alignment to our business & transformation strategies and future services model; ensuring the Business and Technology are talking a common language.Ensuring Architectural & Design Coherence; by being aligned on business strategies and the capabilities required to support the business.Enabling Delivery excellence; making significant improvements in the way we work to take friction out of the system.It's an exciting time to join us. We are looking for talented individuals and leaders who are experienced in managing business, people, and technology change.We are looking for Platform Managers in the following areas:Digital Channels PlatformIntegration and Data PlatformCorporate PlatformTasked with the responsibility of leading the delivery of large teams, the platform manager is accountable for overseeing the overall strategy, vision, and performance of the platforms. This means; ensuring alignment with business goals, managing work demand, resourcing needs, and driving strategic decisions.The role will be accountable for:Leading and developing the strategy, vision, and investment roadmaps for the platform.Accountability for overseeing end-to-end delivery of initiatives.Managing senior stakeholder relationships.Collaborating with architecture practice to improve and embed high quality architecture.Platform operations, providing the connection between multi-disciplinary business areas.Collaboration and liaising with other IST Leaders and Practices.Empowering and developing the Platform workforce.Financial management and oversight for approved investment budgets.Chairing and attending relevant governance forums.Ko wai koe | About YouYou will bring:Experience as a technology leader, with strong engineering and delivery experience.Strategic thinking, planning and strong leadership capabilities.A strong people leader, who is empowering and transparent.Confident in high level management negotiations.Demonstrated experience in leading transformative changes.To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ******.
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