Leverage your technical and integration expertise to implement a new patient management system.
Support an exciting programme focused on transforming and positively impacting our health service.
Fixed-term opportunity until February 2026, based in Wellington.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is delivering a modern health system to support and enable our Pae Ora teams deliver a first-class health service. The new solution will be implemented in collaboration with our vendor partners.
The programme is entering the build and implementation phase, with a technical implementation and integration ecosystem critical to its success. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Lead to partner with the Project Manager and programme team, playing a pivotal role in driving the success of this exciting new stage.
As the Technical Lead, you will provide leadership and technical expertise, overseeing all technical aspects of introducing Profile, the replacement for Medtech32. This includes developing, implementing, and documenting the technical designs and integrations. Working closely with project team, Digital, and subject matter experts you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the new solution is implemented in line with current standards and practice, as well as ensuring technical service design is fit for purpose.
To be successful in this position you will be a values and growth driven individual with:
Extensive experience in leading architectural design, including systems integration.
Experience with web services – SOAP, REST, and integration patterns.
Experience with cloud technologies – PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS. Experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred.
Experience in designing and implementing secure solutions aligning with Government standards.
Proven experience in data acquisition, ELT processes, managing data pipelines, and familiarity with data governance.
Strong stakeholder management with both internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical documents into clear, understandable language.
Experience in Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
Experience in working in complex environments and technologies.
The mid-point of the salary range is $143,461 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $121,942 - $172,154 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******.
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To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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