Technical Delivery Lead
Te Amorangi Matauranga Matua, the TEC is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - supporting New Zealanders to have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.
If you're looking for your why, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training; we invest over $3 billion a year in tertiary education and careers systems and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders.
TEC has recently established four of these Technical Delivery Lead roles as part of our Programmes, Architecture & Testing Group. We have successfully filled two of these roles, but are seeking another two candidates on a permanent basis to join the team. This is a great opportunity to shape and influence how we deliver technical outcomes across TEC; you will have the freedom to make the role your own by helping define best practices for the future. You will join a growing, supportive team where your expertise will have a real impact on how we deliver to TEC's key platforms and products.
These roles are both permanent and Wellington-based.
He angitutanga: About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Programmes, Architecture & Testing, the purpose of this role is to provide end-to-end technical coordination and delivery across key platforms and products to meet agreed timelines. In this position, you'll play a pivotal role in connecting business stakeholders with TEC's technical teams, ensuring seamless delivery and alignment.
- Own and drive the end-to-end technical delivery process, ensuring solutions meet business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate with Infrastructure, Development, Testing, Cybersecurity, Business Analysis and Data teams to ensure robust and compliant solutions.
- Plan and lead release and deployment, ensuring smooth transitions to production environments.
- Own the product delivery roadmap and align with technology strategy and organisational priorities.
- Ensure consistent application of Agile, Scrum and Kanban practices across technical delivery teams. Plan sprint capacity and resource allocation.
- Establish and manage escalation paths for issue resolution, particularly where technical decisions impact delivery timelines.
- Define and enforce quality standards across deliverables.
- Lead and motivates multi-disciplinary teams while working collaborating closely with Business Owners, Product Owners and Technical Owners
He korero mou: What we are looking for
This role requires strong technical knowledge in a broad range of domains who can oversee the technical coordination and delivery for all components within their portfolio such as infrastructural, security, performance, testing, development, agile delivery, data, change/release planning and significant issue resolution. You will bring the following:
- Proven experience in technical delivery roles within complex IT environments (preferably at least three years).
- Experience in leading Programme Increment Planning
- Experience in leading technical delivery through Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional delivery methodologies
- Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and testing practices
- Experience with delivery metrics, KPIs, and performance measurement
- Understanding of modern development practices and continuous delivery
- Strong technical understanding and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced facilitation and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking with ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term goals
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What's in it for you
- Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
- Recognition of previous public service which enhances your annual leave, long service leave and severance entitlements (conditions apply).
- A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
- A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
- Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
- A focus on Career development and internal opportunities
- At TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments; we expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.
The salary range for this position starts from $125,813 up to $148,015 + 3% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience.
Me pehea te tuku tono: How to Apply
To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply For This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.
If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
The closing date for this role is 11:59pm Wednesday 13 August 2025. Please note, we will review applications as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. We would encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application
