NeSI grows the computing capability of New Zealand’s researchers, for our future prosperity. Every day, we support researchers in solving demanding research problems. We are a small team who tackle advanced computing and data technologies to power research. New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (https://www.nesi.org.nz/) is a high-performance computing and data platform for researchers across New Zealand. NeSI offers a unique and creative environment, addressing demanding technology challenges to power research.

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a driven Agile Lead who will be tasked with supporting and enabling team-wide delivery against overall strategic goals while evolving agile practices within NeSI through ongoing team agile coaching and development.

Key responsibilities

• Advocate for agile values and principles helping teams connect with, and understand their relevance to everyday work.
• Establish a shared definition of agile practice bench marking and measuring progress of maturity development over time.
• Lead adoption of key tools and platforms to support agile ways of working.
• Support the leadership team in developing strategic portfolio plans, including tracking and facilitating delivery across and within teams.

For further details please see the POSITION DESCRIPTION.

You will be a goal orientated agile practitioner who will lead and guide the successful adoption and execution of agile practices across the business.

In addition, you will also have the following:

• Agile certifications in Coaching, Facilitation, Leadership
• Demonstrated experience of agile methodologies such as Scrum, XP, Kanban, Lean, Systems Thinking or others
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and training delivery teams in agile methods
• Extensive prior experience in influencing and managing Agile transitions for complex organisations
• Capable of working across levels of the organisation from individual team members, to stakeholders and business owners, to C-suite and Board of Directors or equivalent
• Understand the complexities of working within a matrix managed, distributed and/or virtual organisation
• Experience of working on complicated or advanced technology based projects.

Why us?

In return, we offer a passionate, friendly, positive working environment where you have a real opportunity to become part of something unique.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave per year, and over 300 different career development courses.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz