Application Developer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Help protect and promote New Zealand by developing and supporting our passenger and frontline mobile applications
• See the tangible impacts of your coaching, creativity and problem solving abilities for your team, travellers and our officers

We need an experienced Applications Developer to join our Information Services team. This is a full-time permanent position based in Wellington Customhouse.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Every plane and ship entering or leaving New Zealand must be reported to Customs.  We operate sophisticated systems to process travellers, target social harm, risks and capture essential data for government, all while making it fast and easy for lawful travellers. Our travel systems include SmartGate appliances that use facial biometrics to verify the identity of travellers; and associated applications that manage processing of airline and cruise ship passengers, and interactions with our officers.

Our Travel team currently comprises six developers (including this role), and a Test Automation Engineer, who report to the Product Manager Travel. We are an Agile team that works closely with other teams, groups and agencies, and complement the Travel team with contract personnel depending what projects we have under way.

We ideally need someone… 

• With at least 3 years' application development experience using Java.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript and SQL, (preferably Postgres).
• API development and integration using REST; and web services.
• And is Familiar with Gitlab with an emphasis on CI/CD pipelines. 

To be successful as an Applications Developer, the appointee requires the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes:

• The proven ability to work well in a team in a highly collaborative manner
• The ability to work flexibly, delivering change and support across multiple products and services.
• Able to adapt to and learn new technologies and methodologies as required.
• Three to five years of relevant experience of developing software.
• Good knowledge of relevant software development topics, including development languages, databases, methodologies, DevOps, build pipelines, automation, API's, cloud concepts, as well as an understanding of other related areas such as UX design, product development, networking, security compliance, capacity management etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deliver quality outcomes, even when under pressure. 

If you don't tick all the boxes and would like to know if you should still apply, or need some guidance on the application process, or would like any other information, contact us via the details below.

Note: this role involves providing regular on-call support. This will usually be for one week in four (or less often) and we expect that typically there will be no more than one call-out per week of being on-call. 

What we would offer you…

• Interesting and varied work, enabling you to use your creativity and initiative
• A culture of valuing people, including flexible work conditions
• Modern building close to public transport hub and parking.

• Free in-house gym access (Wellington)
• Learning and development opportunities

For further information see the full position description outlining the duties and person specifications.  Want to know a bit more before applying?  Feel free to contact Craig Ainsley (Product Manager Travel) at craig.ainsley@customs.govt.nz or Suzanne Leahy (Senior Recruitment Advisor) at Suzanne.leahy@customs.govt.nz.

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To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or NZ permanent resident* and be able to obtain and retain Confidential security clearance.

(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application;

OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.  We provide equal employment opportunities, consider flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.

Please visit our website http://www.customs.govt.nz.to apply on line by submitting a CV and cover letter that demonstrates your ability to meet the competencies required for the role as outlined in the position description along with what attracts you to this position and working within the New Zealand Customs Service.

Applications close 11pm, Thursday 17 October 2024.