Product Owner

3 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Te Wananga o Aotearoa Full time

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, 'tauira success' is our mission and 'whānau transformation through education' is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

  • Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
  • Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave for cultural or sporting events.
  • Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options where possible.
  • Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

The Product Owner is responsible for translating the Product Managers' strategies into operational activities, managing and prioritising product backlogs, understanding stakeholder needs, and providing clarity to team members as needed. The Product Owner will lead work planning and guide the team in delivering prioritised mahi aligned to a regular cadence. Duties include:

  • Translate product strategy into actionable development tasks
  • Own and prioritise the product backlog to deliver maximum value
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to shape user-centric solutions
  • Lead agile ceremonies and ensure work goals are met
  • Validate completed work and continuously evolve the products based on feedback and opportunities
  • Champion the voice of the user and align product outcomes with organisational goals

This particular Product Owner role will span three product teams, each with unique work patterns and characteristics. None of the teams are carrying out traditional software development.

Mōu | About you

Are you a visionary with a knack for turning strategy into action? Do you thrive at the intersection of customer needs, business goals, and agile technology delivery? You should have or be aligned to:

  • 4+ years in product ownership or related roles
  • Strong experience with Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
  • Experience in Business Analysis and process re-engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Certified in Agile frameworks
  • Understanding of technology platforms and security, data and information, and ICT service operations
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • A passion for innovation, empathy for users, and a drive to deliver results
  • Understanding of te ao Māori and commitment to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa values

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai | Apply today

If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

For more details, visit our careers website or email

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period and we will be able to respond to your application after 15 January 2026.

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