Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.
The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As the Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will lead Agile Release Train (ART) events and practices, guiding multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes with flow, agility and efficiency. You will champion Lean-Agile values and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), coordinating program increment planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be across functions, playing a key role in uplifting organisational capability in agile ways of working.
Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Responsibilities (not limited too):
- Lead and facilitate all ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Syncs, System Demos, I&A, Re-unification, etc.)
- Enable the continuous flow of value across the ART through effective management
- Support delivery teams and Scrum Masters to manage risks continuously improve
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
- Coach leaders, teams and individuals in Agile principles, practices and mindsets
- Monitor performance and report on progress for objectives and strategic goals
This is a permanent, fulltime (37.5 hours per week) opportunity.
The remuneration is $130,000 - $170,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
For more information on the role, please view the Position Description
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
As RTE, you will be part of the Organisational Performance & Improvement Division (OPI) which supports the achievement of the University’s strategy by implementing strategic initiatives well, empowering people to embrace change, improving processes and lifting customer satisfaction and service effectiveness and enabling a continuous flow of value in support of the Universities strategic investment decisions.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent in large, complex organisations
- Proven leadership in Agile transformations using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Strong understanding of Lean-Agile principles, DevOps, systems thinking and continuous delivery pipelines
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the confidence to influence and engage at executive level
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams, drive cross-functional collaboration and uplift agile maturity
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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1st August 2025 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 Sharon Kishore via sharon.kishore@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
**We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found**
Additional Information
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