Senior Engineer Enterprise Software

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 99364 - 107888

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DIGITAL SERVICES DIVISION RATONGA MATIHIKO

Ko wai mātou Who we are

The University of Otago is New Zealands oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation has modernised its Information Systems department with new roles and a mission to deliver future focused digital systems that will enable the organisation for the years ahead.

Come and join a talented team that helps the future happen.
Experience one of the countrys most complex IT environments.
Great people and a collaborative IT culture.
Awesome employee benefits.
Competitive salary and 5 weeks annual leave.

Te mahi The role

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced developer to provide expert design capability and specialist software development lifecycle (SDLC) skills including systems analysis sizing and scoping skill requirements software design development testing and defect management maintenance and release/deployment.

You will work within our student management platforms and technologies to provide expert-level technical advice and solutions that ensure our student management system continues to operate in a functional stable and fully integrated manner.

Clear and open collaboration and communication with stakeholders analysts and software engineers is a key aspect of this role as youll be working with cross-functional teams to identify solutions. Your focus on design client experience service excellence and strategic thinking is crucial for success in this role.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Skills and experience

To be successful in this role ideally you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience
Significant experience in senior software development with strong hands on technical skills
Proven ability to turn business and user requirements into effective software solutions
Track record of delivering and supporting enterprise systems in complex environments
Strong background in release change and deployment management
Experience working across the full SDLC in agile teams
Proficiency with modern development tools frameworks and environments
Experience with (or ability to quickly learn) Tribal eVision/SITS or similar systems

Mō te tīma About our team

At the University of Otago you will be joining the team responsible for empowering our future of New Zealand thinkers every day. You will be making learning easier for 21000 students setting 5000 staff up for success and enabling the ground-breaking research which kick-starts innovations to benefit generations to come.

Pūroko Further details

This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position located in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $99364 to $107888. Top of Range $114280.

We offer competitive salary five weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

You must have the right to work and live in New Zealand to apply for this role.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Christina Mualia-Lima Product Manager via the email address below.

Tono Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as submitted. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Christina Mualia-Lima

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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INFORMATION SYSTEMSDIGITAL SERVICES DIVISION RATONGA MATIHIKOKo wai mātou Who we areThe University of Otago is New Zealands oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation has modernised its Information Systems department with new ...