Agile Lead and Practice Manager

2 weeks ago

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

Defence Digital Group's (DDG) purpose is to link our Force to the people, the information and the technology whilst they undertake their duties safeguarding Aotearoa New Zealand.

Recently, Service Management within Defence Digital, underwent a transformative change, now dedicated solely to connecting IT to our frontline forces.

This new role will collaborate with other leaders in your team, supporting the allocation and integration of staff and deliverables into Agile DDG work programmes and teams.

You will balance both the business needs of customers and stakeholders as well as the skills and capabilities of individuals.

In addition, this position plays crucial part in providing quality career direction, guidance and coaching to the high performing team.

This role is based in Petone, Wellington where your team and the greater DDG are based.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We are looking for a motivated, passionate person who can keep things moving along whilst maintaining a focus on our customer needs and our internal business needs.


Other skills needed to be successful in this role:

  • SAFe or equivalent agile certification (copy of certificates will be required at interview stage).
  • Previous RTE or scrum master experience.
  • Demonstrable track record of leading people, process and technology and consider yourself to be a natural leader with the proven ability to motivate people.
  • Can deal with ambiguity and comfortable taking accountability and leading change.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience.

But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Thursday 11 April 2024.
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

  • Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drugscreening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

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 continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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