Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, the Digital Development Manager looks after the practice of Digital Development at the University of Auckland.  This is an exciting role that empowers people to connect and support each other across the Developer practice, Digital Services and the greater University.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Identify and implement modern tooling, technologies and development standards and practices to ensure secure, efficient, effective and sustainable delivery.
• Lead and manage the people, processes, and technology involved in software development including the creation of diverse, balanced, and compatible delivery teams that promote autonomy.
• Recruitment, training, and career development of team members.
• Improve the governance of technical debt remediation, enterprise risk, security vulnerabilities, application lifecycle management and setting technical direction.
• Promote cross-functional practices whilst ensuring that tools and technologies are fit for purpose and there is a balance between innovation and consistency.
• Stakeholder management including internal clients and external partnerships with vendors
• Work in partnership with the business areas of the University to deliver successful business outcomes and promote collaboration and communication across teams.

Please note this is a fulltime (37.5 hours/ week) position with a salary range of $160,000 - $171,600 per annum depending on skills & experience. This role is primarily Newmarket campus based, it is not a remote working position - though flexible working options are available. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The University of Auckland Digital Development Team plays a pivotal role in managing and enhancing one of the largest technical estates in New Zealand. As stewards of our digital landscape, we are committed to driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence across the University. Our mission is to harness cutting-edge digital techniques and practices, guided by the Digital Strategy 2025 and the visionary Taumata Teitei framework. Through collaboration, creativity, and a deep respect for te ao Māori and shared values, we contribute to an exciting future for Waipapa Taumata Rau. From research and teaching to partnerships and engagement, our team ensures that the University’s digital presence reflects its distinctive identity and empowers our constituents to connect, thrive, and succeed. Welcome to the forefront of digital transformation at the University of Auckland!

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful candidate will have proven experience in secure coding principles and methodologies, be able to demonstrate expertise in technical direction setting and transformation of products to modern integration, cloud patterns and guardrails. It is essential you have at least 5 years’ minimum experience leading large development teams/practices. You will need to demonstrate proven relationship management strengths and leadership of people with clear evidence of your ability to build and sustain successful partnerships internally and externally to the organisation.  Experience in strategic direction setting and execution of strategies through effective operating plans is required.

With a strong emphasis on people leadership, this unique role requires strong skills in influencing and driving collaboration in large teams.  High level communication skills are essential, with verbal, written and inter-personal skills integral to success in this role.

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe 6.0) and proven DevSecOps experience is preferred.  Experience within the higher education sector would be favourable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 3rd April 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Lisa Matthews via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz