Product Owner

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Service Portfolio (SP) Towers work collaboratively with the domain owners to design, deliver and manage products that enable NZDF output.

The Tower is responsible for sustaining current state technology and delivering and evolving the NZDF's future state.

As a Product Owner, you will work closely with the Product Manager, Architect and other Product Owners to manage planning, delivery and changes being completed by Product teams.

You will be responsible to ensure your teams support the priorities agreed with the business that will deliver the NZDF's vision and strategy.

The Product owner will ensure the team focus on delivery of agreed output and will derive a continued pursuit of excellence within your team, within the wider Service Portfolio directorate and across the DDG Product Owner cohort.

They will define the technology roadmaps for the products within the SP Towers, prioritise and de-conflict operational and technical requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager and the business, and manage the overall delivery processes
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone who has knowledge of or exposure to a combination of the following:

  • Clear understanding of current priorities for the SP Towers, and ensure the overall roadmap and activities completed within each Sprint and Programme Increment will achieve the agreed outcomes;
  • Ensure a culture of ongoing relentless improvement is reflected in the team roadmaps;
  • Understanding how technology will support overall delivery of the agreed objectives;
  • Understand future priorities in the strategic roadmap (owned by the Product Manager) to maximise efficiencies in work and continually allow delivery outcomes to be maximised;
  • Understanding detailed integration of new functionality into existing complex environments and landscapes;
  • Have had exposure to Application Decommissioning and Consolidation, including planning for the approach to system, data and user migrations across platforms and technologies;
  • A broad based cloud and on premise software environment experience'
  • Exposure to Service Desk or ITC Costing toolset would be advantageous;
  • Collaborative interpersonal style, including clear experience in managing customer expectations; and
  • Ability to work within a matrix team model, especially regarding the ability to flow to work through expanding and reducing team numbers dependent of prioritised workloads.
Mō mātou | About Us

The NZDF Defence Digital Group uses a range of satellite and terrestrial systems to support more than 14,000 personnel, many of whom are operating in geographically remote or hostile environments.

Our purpose is to provide specialist ICT support to core mission and intelligence, as well as supporting essential corporate functions such as Logistics, Human Resources and Finance.

Most importantly, we support our colleagues in the Navy, Army, Airforce and Joint Forces who rely on us to enable the information services needed on military platforms e.g.

bases, ships, vehicles or aircraft.

Our operating environment includes several separate information domains, and we also contribute to the protection of New Zealanders from cyber threats.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
  • Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
  • Opportunities for career development.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Thursday 26 January 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuousl
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