Delivery Lead – Te Au Reka Programme

About the Role

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is offering two fixed-term Delivery Lead positions (2 and 3 years) based in Wellington CBD. These roles are part of the ambitious Te Au Reka programme aiming to revolutionize justice access by replacing manual, paper-based court and tribunal processes with a digital case management system, enhancing user experience across the country.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead one or more cross-functional agile squads throughout iterative build and delivery cycles. This role involves close collaboration with vendor partners, business analysts, product teams, technical experts, and programme leaders to create an environment that fosters successful delivery.

• Guide and support agile squads to remain focused and empowered in delivering high-quality results.
• Oversee delivery progress and provide assurance throughout project phases.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and resolve delivery barriers promptly.
• Facilitate effective planning sessions and delivery activities.
• Support integrated release coordination and readiness activities.
• Encourage continuous improvement and application of agile best practices.
• Develop strong relationships across business and technology teams.
• Provide transparent reporting and insights to governance and decision-making bodies.

Required Skills and Experience

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a confident ability to navigate and inspire within complex delivery landscapes, including:

• At least 10 years experience in delivery, project, programme, or agile leadership roles.
• Experience leading or coaching cross-functional agile teams in complex ICT or digital transformation settings.
• Deep understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and frameworks.
• Relevant agile certification such as Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
• Proven skills in identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and removing impediments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in large-scale transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of public sector governance, accountability, and decision-making frameworks is advantageous.

About the Ministry of Justice

The Ministry is dedicated to strengthening public trust in New Zealand's legal system and fosters a welcoming, diverse workplace inclusive of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks annual holiday leave.
• Flexible working hours where possible.
• Access to an online professional development portal.
• Participation in a variety of inclusive and proactive support networks.

Salary

The annual remuneration for this role ranges from $105,226 to $144,034 depending on skills and experience.

Application Details

Applications are open until 29 July 2026 and CVs will be reviewed as they are received. For questions, candidates may contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz with the job reference number. Please note the application process is conducted through the Ministry's careers portal.