Kaihautū Kounga ā-Pūnaha | Systems Quality Lead, Business Systems at Te Puni Kōkiri - Ministry of Māori Development, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Business Systems tīma is looking for a Kaihautū Kounga ā-Pūnaha | Systems Quality Lead. This role is the technical lead responsible for leading any digital change strategies and driving positive change across Te Puni Kōkiri to ensure the successful adoption of digital ways of working as implemented by the Information Systems Directorate. This is a fixed term opportunity until end of June 2027.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity 

The Systems Quality Lead supports the successful adoption of digital systems and ways of working across Te Puni Kōkiri. The role works closely with kaimahi to respond to business needs, triage requests received by the Business Systems team, and help resolve issues related to systems and processes. You'll identify opportunities for process improvements, support the implementation of system changes and ensure clear communication so kaimahi understand and can effectively use new tools and processes.

The likely appointment range is $124,242 - $138,046, based on skills and experience. This will be pro-rated for the period of the fixed term. 

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mōu | About you 

Must have the following technical knowledge:

• A practical understanding of the Agile framework
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions
• Experience using M365 suite of products including Teams, Word, Excel, Ppt, Visio, LMS, Dynamics CRM and Power BI
• Experience with product configurations, designing, documenting, testing and implementing new applications and systems
• Critical thinking ability with proven problem-solving capability to design solutions
• High standards of professionalism, strong work ethic, integrity and confidentiality to ensure work is completed quickly, accurately and with minimal supervision
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas to others
• Work autonomously and continuously show initiative
• Comfortable working in a tikanga Māori environment with commitment to use basic Te Reo Māori

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return 

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.   

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including: 

• A range of allowances including childcare and te reo Māori proficiency 
• Medical insurance discounts 
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training  
• Kaimahi development and career options

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development 

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

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We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.  

Tono mai | Apply Now!  

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 19 Hōngongoi 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.55pm.   

Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online. 

Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both. 

Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai. 

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: vacancy@tpk.govt.nz