Developer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
• 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance
• Salary midpoint of $106,289 actual salary dependent on your experience

 Ko ake mahi - What you'll do

As a Developer, you will work across various platforms, including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI), Azure, SharePoint, Teams, and more. You'll bring your expertise in .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and other languages to deliver solutions that meet business needs and improve processes.

You'll be involved in the full Software Development Lifecycle—collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into technical specifications, developing and supporting production systems, and ensuring robust documentation. You'll also provide technical expertise to projects and programmes of work, contributing to scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement solutions using Power Platform tools, .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and other technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions that improve processes and meet organisational needs.
• Manage the full Software Development Lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and documentation, while adhering to agile methodologies.
• Maintain and support existing Ministry systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with policies and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise to projects, support user training and UAT processes, and ensure all work reflects the Ministry's equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in computer science/engineering/programming discipline or similar, and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong development experience in Microsoft Power Platform: PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerPages and PowerBI.
• Experience and willingness to learn further .Net, C#, Java, Javascript, and other languages.
• Experience and willingness to learn further Microsoft Copilot and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in general.
• Working knowledge of Power Platform licensing, governance, and delivery model.
• Familiar with automation and scripting languages like PowerShell/Ansible/Python.
• Experience in developing in Agile, Scrum/Kanban/DevOps frameworks.
• Experienced in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology.

Ko wai mātou - About us

At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

The Application Systems Services Team is made up of developers, business analyst, principal cloud specialist, and system administrators.  The team is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and management of the Ministry's internal-facing IT applications. This includes ensuring the delivery of the agreed level of IT support services (incidents & requests) to all business units. The team also performs defined sequence of periodic activities such as patching & upgrades to keep our IT platforms running efficiently.

On top of keeping the lights on, the team plays a major part with the delivery of many projects and initiatives within the Ministry - building, configuring and setting-up of new application systems, platforms, and various types of solutions in the Power Platform and M365 (Exchange, Teams, Sharepoint, etc.) space.

 Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring

Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

Applications close on Monday 24^th February. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.