People Leader Digital Solutions
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Yearly Salary:
$ 114126 - 126005
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Team Mō te tīma
The IST Digital Solutions team sits within the wider Information Systems & Technology (IST) function and plays a crucial role in supporting the work of Parliament. We deliver and maintain the business applications that enable effective services for Members of Parliament and the public.
We work collaboratively with stakeholders across Parliament to ensure our digital solutions are practical future-focused and designed with the user in mind. At the heart of our work is a commitment to continuous improvement service excellence and strong relationships.
About the Role Mō te tūnga
Were looking for an experienced and people-focused People Leader to lead coach and support the talented individuals in our Digital Solutions team. As a key people leader youll take ownership of performance development planning team wellbeing and building a values-led high-performing team culture.
Digital Solutions is entering an exciting phase of momentum and change creating real opportunities for fresh and modern ideas in how we lead deliver and continuously improve.
Youll work closely with the Delivery Lead and Technical Lead to ensure resources are allocated effectively priorities are clear and workloads are balanced. Youll also support recruitment lead regular 1:1s and performance reviews and champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This is a great opportunity to shape the way Parliament delivers digital services through strong leadership and a deep investment in people.
Youll play a key role in shifting the dial on team culture delivery maturity and professional growth within a core part of IST.
Key Responsibilities Ngā haepapa matua
- Inspire support and develop a high-performing digital team fostering a strong and inclusive team culture
- Manage performance development plans and remuneration reviews
- Promote continuous learning coaching and professional development.
- Collaborate with Delivery Technical Leads and Product Owners to ensure effective resource planning and allocation
- Support recruitment onboarding and succession planning
- Champion team engagement collaboration and wellbeing
- Contribute to Digital Solutions strategic direction and outcomes planning future capability needs based on the product roadmap.
What You Will Bring Tō kete
Leadership & People Development
- Proven experience leading and developing individuals and teams
- Strong empathy and coaching skills
- Ability to align team capabilities with organisational goals
- Experience with performance management feedback and development planning
Ways of Working
- Familiarity with agile principles and iterative delivery
- Effective planning prioritisation and capacity forecasting
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters
Mindset
- Curious growth-oriented and customer-focused
- Desire to grow within a technology environment
Desirable
- Experience working in or understanding of complex IT environments
- Understanding of parliamentary or public sector contexts
- Strong influencing advocacy and community-building skills
- Resilience and calm under pressure
Please note:To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL level.Click hereto check your eligibility.
Why Work With Us Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Work at the heart of New Zealands democracy in a flexible supportive environment. Enjoy five weeks of annual leave career development and access to Parliaments fitness gym and pool. Were committed to your growth and wellbeing. Join us and help protect Parliaments digital future.
This is a full-time permanent role. The salary range for this position is $114126 $126005 per annum. A higher salary may be considered for the right candidate depending on skills and experience. Tenure progression is also available based on performance and experience.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to Apply
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 3 March 2026. Please apply online as email applications will not be accepted. For more information contact
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Presentation Skills
- Agile
- SAFe
- AWS
- Solution Architecture
- Conflict Management
- Data Management
- Scrum
- Team Management
- Pre-sales
- Management Consulting
