Application Services works under the guidance of our Digital Strategy team to deliver products in accordance with enterprise standards. The critically important IT systems built and operated by our Applications Services team are a key part of running Aotearoa New Zealand's national grid and electricity market in real time.
As Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a Software Engineering team with accountability for the end-to-end technical delivery of a subset of the application development, integration and life cycle refresh projects in the Application Portfolio.
You will contribute to the Application Services Strategy, with a focus on maintaining and building the performance and capability of the Software Engineering practice through a combined consideration of people skills and behaviours, processes and tools, plus technology plans to deliver the outcomes of the business.
This role is also accountable (with input from peer Software Engineering Managers) for ensuring that there is an agreed future state architecture that our applications will evolve towards, via a portfolio of projects.
What will you bring? Demonstrated ability leading technical teams to deliver complex applications, ideally in a Software Engineering/Development Manager or similar roleCommercial acumen, including experience negotiating contracts and managing outsourced vendorsDemonstrated financial acumen through budgeting and managing cost centre allocations and planningEvidence providing thought leadership and contributions to business projects and technology initiativesJoin us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, and every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day, and long into the future.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also provides the flexibility needed for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.
If you want to be part of a great team that is committed to enabling New Zealand's energy future, please review the position description via our website and apply without delay.
Role closes Wednesday 12 November; however, applications may be reviewed as they are received, and informal exploratory conversations may take place prior to the close date.
While reasonable consideration will be given to your personal circumstances, candidates must have existing full eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Job level(s) Management
Work type(s) Permanent Full Time
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