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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
The Release Manager is responsible for working closely with complex projects and initiatives to provide advice, plan and coordinate the deployment and transition activities across the release life cycles.
You are also responsible for mentoring and guiding other members of the Release team and to show leadership for any release and environment work as required.
Salary range: $139,346- $169,396 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.
About you | Mōhou Ake
To be successful in the role, you will have the following essential skills:
- Relevant ITIL qualification
- Demonstrated experience (5+ years) experience working in large complex technology based organisations, ideally in the public sector, in roles with high level of scheduling and co-ordination.
- Advanced knowledge of release and deployment methodologies, practices, and controls.
- Good working knowledge of methodologies and technologies, including release, change and environment management.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good customer and partner relationships through daily interaction.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and proven ability to work under pressure.
- Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practice standards.
- Ability to work with the bigger picture while maintaining a high degree of accuracy at a detailed level.
- Proven advanced problem solving/analytical skills.
- This position does require some work outside normal business hours.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Matihiko | Digital holds the strategic lead on technology matters across the Ministry. This includes oversight of digital services in the Ministry, leading the cross-agency strategy ‘Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning’, enabling education system wide planning and investment in digital services, and ensuring the Ministry’s alignment with broader best-practice government digital and data direction and guidance.
We have recently established a release management team who are future focused and want to reshape the Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate (Digital) to implement new ways of working, push boundaries, and leverage new technologies.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Lindsey Gibbs, Practice Manager, Testing at lindsey.gibbs@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Monday 2 June 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
