Release Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role
The Release Manager is responsible for working closely with complex projects and initiatives to provide advice, plan and coordinate the deployment and transition activities across the release life cycles.
They are also responsible for mentoring and guiding other members of the Release team and to show leadership for any release and environment work as required.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

**To be successful in this role the Release Manager will have**:

- Relevant ITIL qualification
- Relevant PRINCE2, Agile qualification - desirable
- Demonstrated experience (5+ years) experience working in large complex Technology based organisations, ideally in the public sector, in roles with high level of scheduling and co ordination
- Advanced knowledge of release and deployment methodologies, practices, and controls
- Good working knowledge of methodologies and technologies, including release, change and environment management
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good customer and partner relationships through daily interaction
- Sound judgement, discretion, and proven ability to work under pressure
- Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practice standards
- Ability to work with the bigger picture while maintaining a high degree of accuracy at a detailed level
- Proven advanced problem solving/analytical skills.
- This position does require some work outside normal business hours

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close on Wednesday 25 June
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

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