Senior Functional Developer - Kotahi at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you someone looking for a new challenge?
• Wanting to utilise your knowledge of our business within IT? 
• Interested in mentoring other team members?
• Your chance to help shape the technology tools for our staff and customers
• Competitive Salary per annum $123,648 plus 5 weeks' annual leave

Ko tā mātou mahi -  Our Role

Sitting within our Development Practice team, the Functional Developer is responsible for converting business requirements into system designs and completing required configuration of systems.  This position will have a specific focus on the following area:

• Kotahi (Tenancy Management system for Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities)

Working with business teams, business analysts, project leads and the wider IT team, you will research, evaluate and define appropriate solutions to meet user's need and resolve issues.  You will also document systems functional specifications and have a role in unit testing code. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• Experience in SQL and PL/SQL would be advantageous
• Experience with SQL Developer or similar tools and Oracle Technologies, preferably with Northgate(NEC) applications, systems and interfaces would be advantageous
• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience in ICT / IT development OR a strong understanding of our business with an aptitude for technology
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Experience/keen with mentoring and coaching others team members
• Experience in using continuous integration/continuous delivery and version control tools
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically across complex business issues, looking ahead for potential issues and develop appropriate solutions 
• Analysis and design skills for technical and functional specifications
• Have a positive attitude that fosters team camaraderie and who believe that greatness can happen when people with different skills and perspectives work together

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits.    

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.  Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz.  Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close 5th February

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience -that your point of difference brings to the organisation.