Director Products-infrastructure and Digital Assets

Lead the dedicated teams that manage our suite of digital products
- Navigate complex digital supplier environment
- Work with and learn from a network of commercial and procurement professionals

Ngā kawenga | About the role
As the Director of Digital Products, your role is critical for leading the effective management and delivery of business value and customer service for the complex suite of enterprise digital products we use at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
You will lead a group that manages the full product lifecycle of Corrections digital products and the relevant support teams for IOMS and SAP. As the Director of Digital Products for these two key functions, you also lead the development of our asset management strategy and ensures delivery of high-quality plans that enable investment in and maintenance of Corrections digital assets.
Supported by a set of product group teams, the role provides the thought leadership and strategic decision-making to take our suite of assets to the next level of maturity required for our complex enterprise digital environment. This function is critical to the Department's day-to-day operations, and achievement of our strategic goals (Hōkai Rangi) and broader government objectives, in alignment with our shared values of inclusivity and collaboration.
You will implement key decisions regarding product capabilities, priorities and investment planning, including external stakeholders when vendor or partner/ecosystem relationships are involved in success of digital product performance. Your experience and understanding of effective processes will inform optimal practices and processes.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**To be successful in this role you will have**:
Extensive experience leading, developing and being accountable for product ownership within an enterprise digital infrastructure context. Programme & Project Delivery experience will be critical.
Significant experience curating, communicating, and managing multiple long-term product roadmaps and successfully delivering against them.
Proven ability to champion initiatives and secure buy-in from stakeholders across all parts of the business, including at Executive Leadership Team level
Demonstrated ability in recognising key business/service delivery challenges, opportunities, and problems, and developing robust strategies to address them.
Excellent people leadership and management skills, with capability in coaching, mentoring, career development, and planning. The ability to manage, motivate and direct managers and team members, actively sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $237,302. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. This role closes on Sunday 19th May.