Head of Design and Delivery

3 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Key digital services leadership role in MFAT’s Information Management Division (IMD).
- You and your team will be partners, providers and advisers for direction of digital strategy and architecture and designs and then the project delivery of the approved programme of work.
- New and critical role (Permanent, full time - Wellington based) that will stand in for the Chief Information Officer as required.

There is a range of exciting opportunities to make impact including bringing further to reality, the information and digital services vision to 2027.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Our Information Management Division (IMD) provides key services to the Ministry in the areas of knowledge and information technology management, ensuring that the Ministry has the digital tools it needs to enable day-to-day business. Our staff are committed to building a safe, more prosperous and sustainable future for all New Zealanders, assisting the government with international priorities and providing advice to the government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
The new design and delivery team in IMD aligns the designs and solutions to the Ministry’s evolving requirements, constraints, challenges and environments, so to be the head of this important function is to be a major problem solver, opportunity explorer and results oriented leader including responsibility for:

- Being a key contributor and collaborator as a member of the IMD leadership team that creates a safe and flourishing environment for all staff and partners, so that the Ministry has trust and confidence in its information and digital service delivery now and into the future.
- Lead and manage a medium sized team of IT service professionals specialising in enterprise/domain/solution architecture, programme management, project management and design of the digital products and services our customers want to consume.
- Lead, develop and execute on the Ministry’s Information and Digital Services Strategy (IDSS), to effectively support the whole of organisation priorities.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
We expect to appoint between $198,090 to midpoint $233,047 inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. Give or take depending on your level of experience.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

- Extensive experience in the management of IT architecture and IT strategy development.
- Successful track record of programme delivery in a complex IT service delivery environment.
- Recognised as collaborating well with peers, suppliers and wider including across government or a relevant professional network.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Mō mātou - About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.
Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
**Please note**: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

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