Korero mo te turanga - About the role
We have an opening for a permanent Senior Developer - Matanga Matihiko Matua/Senior Digital Specialist – Development to come join us. You will use agile methodology to develop, implement, deploy, and support modern software solutions with modern practices including Domain Driven Microservices, Feature Flagging and Continuous Integration and Delivery.
As a cross-functional squad member, you will collectively own your product and can be involved in all aspects of the design, creation, testing and maintenance of the product as well as providing fail and fix application support. Our squads are agile, impactful and collaborate and work effectively and efficiently thanks to our strong focus on team culture, professional development, and continuous improvement.
In addition to the above, you will have the ability to contribute to technical discussions and with your robust coding and digital development skills. You will commit to promoting our culture of collaboration with both your squad members, your work leads, architects, and our key stakeholders during Programme Increment (PI) planning and during the creation of iteration plans, team PI objectives, release, release planning and product backlog. Helping you to achieve this will be your effective communication skills which will see you influence others in the programme and build a strong consensus behind your ideas and commitments.
He pukenga tou | Skills & Experience:
If the above role sounds appealing and you feel you have knowledge of a range of software development skills including the following:
Full stack development with experience in modern development methods
ReactJS and Typescript or similar
Kotlin or Java and Spring Boot or similar
Building web applications and APIs using design standards, patterns, and best practices (e.g., REST, OpenAPI)
Source control using git and GitHub
With some of the following skills being advantageous
Experience in common tool chain elements such GitHub Actions
Experience using AWS CDK or CloudFormation
Containerisation using Docker
Enterprise development including domain modelling and microservices
Playwright to create E2E testing
Storybook testing
Spatial skills g. GeoServer
And if you have worked in a large, multi-team projects, preferably using SAFe, with a continuous improvement focused mindset, then we would like to hear from you!
Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau – What we offer our employees
Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai
Eye & ear care reimbursements
Annual Flu Vaccinations
Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
Diverse groups and networks
A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Takinatanga - Our Story
Toitu Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitu Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
To apply, please click "Apply Online." You'll be taken through to our Toitu Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Monday, 28 October 2024 at 11.59pm, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Digital Specialist - Level Toru/3) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitu Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitu Te Whenua, please email ****** and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.
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