MS Teams/SharePoint Technical Lead at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Digital Services and Solutions
Branch: Digital Services
Salary: $117,734 - $146,513

Working at Te Tari Taiwhenua/the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Digital Services & Solutions sits within Digital Services, a branch dedicated to supporting the Department to succeed by providing digital services that help business groups and people within DIA and the wider Government to make the best contribution to New Zealand.

In the public'service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi.' We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Teams/SharePoint Online individual capable of leading our adoption of this technology and contributing to ongoing development and implementation of solutions. Your customer-centric focus means you will proactively identify business opportunities and add value to the business streams.

Essential skills

• Ability to establish and share best practices and set standards for ongoing operations of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and M365
• Contribute to service improvement programs and initiatives
• Mentor and coach others on the development and configuration of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online
• Work as part of our product team to provide 3^rd level support and continuous improvement to our branches
• Ensure new features are reviewed, their impacts understood and that these are communicated clearly to stakeholders
• Help establish and lead a community of practice for MS Teams and SharePoint Online
• Understand business needs and technical requirements to design and implement 'fit for purpose' solutions in M365 and SharePoint Online
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and the successful delivery of programmes and projects
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture of inclusiveness, continuous improvement and fun

Desirable skills

• Proactively monitor, audit and report on Platform and security to identify and address areas of potential risk, and ensuring compliance with service level expectations and DIA IT Security Policies
• Extend and update M365 documentation and FAQ documentation to support the business and technology teams
• Provide guidance/input to operational security for key platforms
• Work with our Information management team to help establish new policies through better product understanding
• Assist in the development of estimates for capital bids and business case development

What the department offers you

We believe in a workplace culture that's supportive, collaborative, and innovative. We also believe in trying hard and having fun. If that sounds like you - then make sure you get in touch.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here.

We work to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders through our five outcome areas:

• Iwi, hapū and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient, and thriving
• People's sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New Zealand
• New Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local government
• Oranga hapū, iwi and Māori is improved through an enduring, equitable and positive Māori-Crown partnership

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applications close: 5pm, 21 March 2025
For more information: chris.tock@dia.govt.nz
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