Scrum Master at Tertiary Education Commission, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Tautōhito Kirimiti: Scrum Master

 Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives. We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.

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 and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

It's an exciting time in the careers and education sector with large scale and meaningful change taking place.

Mōhiohio: Information Directorate

The Information Directorate delivers the ICT infrastructure and information tools to support the business and develops data, data products, information, and new tools for colleagues, customers, TEOs, and other agencies to support TEC's invest and champion goals.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

This role requires someone with a strong customer focus who can hit the ground running in an environment of change and transformation. You'll be helping the organisation by using the Agile framework to its maximum potential within large, complex programmes of work.

• Guiding Scrum teams on how to get the most out of self-organisation.
• Building a trusting environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution or being judged, with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Facilitating getting the work done without assigning or dictating the work.
• Supporting and educating Product, Business and Technical Owners, especially with grooming, maintaining, and prioritising the product backlog.
• Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

Your passion for Agile and scrum will be infectious, as you'll bring those who may be less familiar with the framework on board for the journey.  You will have solid experience as a Scrum Master.

• Experience as a Scrum Master in technology and/or data heavy domains.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who enjoys working with others, building trust, and delivering together.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• 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

The salary range for this position starts from $104,810 up to $123,306+ depending on demonstrable skills and experience 

Me pēhea 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.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 29 January 2023 at 5:00pm. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

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