Team Leader, Data/Development - Wellington
If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at the TEC. We invest $3 billion a year in the education and training that transforms the lives of individuals, our communities and the economy. We play a fundamental role in lifting the aspirations and skills of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.
The purpose of this role is to lead a data analysis and development centre of excellence that delivers the data warehouse and application solutions needed to manage TEC's data. You will at the forefront skills and technology change to leverage our data to achieve our strategic outcomes. In addition, this role will lead business engagement, both internally and externally, to deliver data products to help TEC deliver on its strategic outcomes. At the same time, you will provide high-level technical expertise, mentoring, and embedding good software development lifecycle practice across the team of developers and analysts.
What will you be doing?
Lead a high performing data warehouse development team that serves today and is future focused with the move to cloud technologies like Databricks.
Lead the business engagement on the development of data products across TEC, including the development of data models and diagrams to represent and communicate data requirements.
Coordinate the resourcing for internal and external data and information requests.
Ensure adherence to enterprise technical strategies and systems architectures.
Champion good practice software development lifecycle processes, embedding quality into everything you do.
Develop and maintain coding standards, testing methodologies and documentation practices.
What will you bring?
Proven experience in building and managing a high performing team
Proven and strong experience in data warehouse development including cloud technologies
Represent the organisation in interactions with stakeholders, if required experience in how information can support an organisation to achieve its business goals
excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on motivational skills and positive attitude
Lead and model a strong collaborative work approach and culture.
What will you get in return?
The band for this role is IT22 which is $125,813 to $148,015 - Negotiable depending on your skills and experience
An opportunity to work for a professional and friendly team, who truly make a difference.
Work in a varied and interesting work environment where no two days are the same.
A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set to achieve outcomes for New Zealand
Collaborative and engaging culture
A wide range of benefits including flexible working options.
Does this sound like you? Apply now for this great opportunity with your CV and Cover Letter!
For more information, please refer to the attached job description. Applications close 5:00pm on 1 October 2024. For enquiries only, please contact, hr@tec.govt.nz
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.
