Manager - Applications

Manager - Applications at Electoral Commission, Wellington

The Electoral Commission is looking for a Manager, Applications to join the Information Technology team. You will be part of a great, supportive, and fun team - leading the future of the Commission's software capabilities as it seeks to modernise the way we deliver electoral events and maintain our electoral rolls. You'll also work as a key member of the IT leadership team to grow and develop our capabilities and create a fulfilling work environment. This will be a rewarding role, where you will see your efforts directly contributing to providing an effective and impartial electoral system that New Zealanders understand and trust. It will challenge you to think strategically about our application portfolio, implementing changes that are too complex to resolve within a single election cycle. You'll have the opportunity to mature and develop our own capabilities in software development, testing and operations to deliver an event critical to our democracy. The salary band is $145,877-$162,086. Mōhou ake | About you You know how to maintain the delicate balance between now and the future - leading your team through the ups and downs of events and lifting their capability. With a strong commercial acumen, finances, contracts and vendor performance are a cornerstone of your skillset. Passionate about our purpose, you are willing to challenge the status quo but know that pragmatism is sometimes needed to meet key deadlines. Knowing that some of your most important work happens at the leadership table, you're confident in the diversity of your skills and experiences that you will contribute. We are seeking candidates who:

• Have extensive experience in managing software development lifecycles.
• Have a proven track record of defining a strategic direction for software capabilities.
• Have proven experience in managing application development teams and suppliers.
• Bring significant leadership skills, with the ability to grow and develop our staff to work as a high performing team.
• Are effective in working under pressure, managing stakeholder relationships and balancing competing priorities.
• Excel in communication, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to varied audiences.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Define and describe the strategic direction and roadmap for the organisation's IT applications.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from conception through to deployment.
• Lead and manage the IT Applications team and critical suppliers.
• Develop business plans for the investment in the Commission's software capabilities.
• Work closely with the Commission's senior leaders and project managers as a critical member of delivering election events.

Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections. Here is your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build, and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It is an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on. Mā te tūhono mai ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ka aha? | Why join the Electoral Commission? The Commission is building an inclusive strength focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do. He aha e whai ake nei | What's next? To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your reasons for joining the Commission, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 2nd March. For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@elections.govt.nz. You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr