Unit Manager

Lead with purpose, deliver impact, shape the future of Enterprise & Mission Services unit
We're looking for a dedicated and values-driven leader to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to managing a range of critical functions for the NZIC.
**About the role**:
In this leadership role, you will drive the strategic and operational performance of a unit focused on delivering technical services and solutions to our organisation. You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle management of operational functions provided by the teams. This includes the lifecycle planning, future development and sustainment of these systems.
You will work closely with other managers within the Directorate to meet business requirements for engineering systems and capabilities within the Branch.
Key responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across your unit
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and client service
Oversee resource planning, budgeting and performance management to ensure aligns with unit objectives
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, build capability and drive engagement
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiencies
Partner with senior stakeholders to support enterprise-wide initiatives
**About you**:
You are someone who can steer a dynamic team spread across multiple locations keeping things connected, and running like clockwork.
As a strategic leader you will bring a passion for operational excellent, service delivery, and mission-driven outcomes to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering critical enterprise that support the core mission.
**You will have**:
Experience leading and managing engineering teams
Strong technology background, including technical leadership
Risk management experience, particularly as it relates to complex technology platforms
Strong problem-solving abilities
Initiative, drive and a commitment to developing engineering processes and practices
Proven experience developing high quality, engineering service delivery cultures in teams and units
Experience overseeing operations/teams in more than one geographic location (desirable but not essential)
**Why join us**:
Alongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of Technology & Data Directorate's work in providing resilient and robust technology platforms to the NZIC.
The appointing range for this role is between $168,953 - $180,217 per annum
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
**You must**:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Job Details
Reference #
9026
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band K $168,953 (90%) - $215,885 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
31 Aug 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced, Management
Expertise
Management, Information Technology