Platform Manager - Digital Channels Platform, Wellington New Zealand Government – Wellington, North Island
Full time, Permanent
10 days ago, from New Zealand Government
To matou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand
The 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 people
Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity
The Improvement, Systems and Technology Group (IST) collaborates and enables MSD staff and partners with effective technology and expertise so that:
New Zealanders can access essential support and social services
MSD can respond fast to Government direction, policy settings, emergency events, and changing public needs
MSD can improve its services by enabling modern and digital capabilities to become a more responsive organisation
IST 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:
Enabling and improving our alignment to our business & transformation strategies and future services model
Ensuring Architectural & Design Coherence
Enabling Delivery excellence
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, and can face up to the challenges of transitioning from a heritage technology landscape to more modern technology implementations.
We are looking for Platform Managers in the following areas:
Digital Channels Platform
Integration and Data Platform
Corporate Platform
Tasked 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 Platform Manager works closely with and is supported by Platform Architects, Capability Leads and Delivery Leads, and will be accountable for:
Leading and developing the strategy, vision, and investment roadmaps for the platform
Overseeing end-to-end delivery of initiatives and leadership of teams
Managing senior stakeholder relationships
Collaborating with architecture practice to improve and embed high quality architecture and technology configuration
Providing connection between multi-disciplinary business areas and platform management stakeholders
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 You
You will bring:
Experience as a technology leader, with strong engineering and delivery experience
Strategic thinking, planning and strong leadership capabilities
A strong people leader
Confidence in high-level management negotiations
Demonstrated experience in leading transformative changes
We are an organisation that has people at the centre of our work. At MSD, we believe our people do their best when they can be themselves, and we're committed to fostering a work culture that is diverse, inclusive, and supportive.
Position Description
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ******
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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