Senior Product Owner
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Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated senior Product Owner (formally titled Product Owner) to join our Automation Services team. We are looking for a proactive candidate who will bring their strengths in communication facilitation and passion to see this team succeed during this period of establishment and growth.
This position will be based in our Digital Services department supporting the Business Platforms Manager. Your key role will be to grow business and technical capabilities to support the wider organisation.
As a Product Owner you will:
- evaluate business value and prioritisation of work in the team backlog
- be the go-to person for product information representing customer and stakeholder interests in the product to the delivery team.
- prepare information and participate in key Governance forums
- establish and foster key business relationships internally and externally
- match technology solutions with business strategies through the strength of your connections and your collaborative approach
- help establish and market our Automation Toolkit that supports our business partners
- develop product roadmaps to deliver on our vision
This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position with a salary range of $120000 - $140000 per annum depending on skills and experience. For more information on the role please view the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
- The successful candidate will bring motivation and strong experience in larger organisations as a Product Owner experience in managing a Product backlog is essential.
- Youll be methodical in your approach to structuring your workload and be comfortable working within an Agile (Scrum) framework.
- Able to work collaboratively with the Product Practice Practice Leads and other Platform Product Owners.
- Your strengths in relationship building and business partnership management will be integral to your success in this role.
- You will be adept at engaging with staff and working collaboratively with a solutions-focused attitude that means youre confident identifying and implementing practical solutions.
- Comfortable working in hybrid environments.
M t mtou rp About the team
Rtonga Matihiko Digital Services is home to the University of Aucklands vast digital skills and capabilities. We blend the best of people and technology to deliver exceptional outcomes and experiences across all areas of the University.
The purpose of Rtonga Matihiko Digital Services is to explore emerging digital business models and technologies and use these to create a digital future for the University.
We champion and enable the digital vision and strategy of the University by:
- Developing a deep understanding of our customers
- Pursuing practice excellence through evolving digital skills and capabilities
- Deploying these skills and capabilities to create maintain and enhance products platforms and services informed by the customer
- Championing cross functional collaboration and contemporary ways of working to extend business agility.
Additional Information :
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41000 students making us one of NZs largest employers.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 24th August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Merril Campbell via for more information about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
