Operations and Release Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Qualifications Authority Full time
Operations and Release Engineer - Permanent
Are you passionate about the assessment, prioritisation and scheduling of change? Do you take pride in minimising the risk of these changes to the business and external users? NZQA is seeking an individual to grow with us as we mature these practices

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
About the role

The Operations and Release Engineer role holder is responsible for balancing the implementation of changes to Information Services (IS) systems against the risks on BAU and other activities.

Change experienced by IS can occur both from within NZQA and be driven from other agencies and vendors that supply NZQA systems or services.

The focus of the role is to consider, advise and maintain oversight for the delivery of robust, responsive and value for money ICT Services and Solutions.

Key responsibilities (see attached Job Description for further information)

  • Change and Release Coordination
  • Release Process Coordination
  • Testing Adherence
  • Service Acceptance
  • Tools and Environment Management
The role holder will require an understanding of project/delivery processes and the technical systems that support them (SDLC).
Skills and experience

Essential:

  • Experience in coordination in an IT change and release environment, preferably in an AWS/ECS environment, along with the appropriate toolsets.
  • Experience in a hybrid legacy and cloud environment would be preferable.
  • Building and maintaining quality relationships across technical teams and business units.
  • Communicating technical and business issues to diverse audiences, both orally and in written form.
  • Negotiating between parties with conflicting priorities.
  • Improving processes.

Desirable:

  • Tertiary qualification at level 6 of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent practical experience.
  • ITIL certification.
About us

What we can offer:

  • A supportive team / whanau environment
  • A role with lots of variety
  • Development and career progression opportunities
  • To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits
If you would like to discuss further, please call Luke Waring on
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 24 February 2023.
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