Digital Product Owner - Permanent, Fulltime
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and enhancing user experiences? NZQA is seeking a dynamic Digital Product Owner (DPO) to lead the strategy, development, and continuous improvement of our key digital platforms. This includes logged in experience for learners, schools, and tertiary providers, as well as our CRM, Promapp, and information management systems.
Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.
May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
In this pivotal role, you'll:
- Collaborate across teams to ensure platforms align with NZQA's strategic goals and meet diverse user needs.
- Lead product vision, development roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion usability, accessibility, and stakeholder satisfaction across digital platforms.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience in product ownership and Agile environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of platforms like SharePoint, Microsoft 365, CRM, and CMS.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to influence stakeholders and drive innovation.
- Experience managing projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
- A passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
About us
NZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff and has active Maori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans.
What we can offer:
- A supportive team / whanau environment
- A role with lots of variety
- Development and career progression opportunities
- To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits
Apply Now!
For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact Vipin Kumar on Vipin.kumar@nzqa.govt.nz or 04 463 7361.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 25 August 2025.