Senior Systems Owner

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.

Looking for your next opportunity? This role comes with plenty of challenge and potential for growth, whilst playing a key role in supporting the success of a critical government function :

• Purposeful Work : Play a pivotal role in delivering reliable, secure, and efficient systems that support New Zealand’s immigration services.
• Growth & Challenge : Tackle complex problems, drive strategic change, and develop your leadership in a dynamic environment, particularly as we migrate off legacy systems to our strategic systems platform.
• Supportive Culture : Be part of MBIE—a values-driven organization committed to inclusion, partnership, and continuous improvement.
• Wellness & Flexibility : Enjoy wellness benefits, Kiwisaver, and a central Wellington location. We value your wellbeing and work‑life balance.

This Wellington-based permanent role (preference for Wellington but other locations considered upon agreement) has a salary range between $132k to $160k plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits.

What You’ll Bring

Commitment to making a difference every day!

About the Role

The Senior Systems Owner, reporting to the INZ Systems Manager, is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a reliable, effective, and efficient portfolio of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) systems that support business services delivery in the maintain and operate space. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the strategic direction of INZ’s technology landscape, ensuring systems remain fit-for-purpose, secure, and resilient in a dynamic business and operating environment.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the ongoing evolution of assigned INZ’s systems portfolio, aligning technology capabilities with business priorities and future needs.

Oversee the integrity, performance, and security of INZ’s production systems and environments.

Manage the lifecycle of allocated INZ systems, including planning, implementation, upgrades, and retirement.

Act as a primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and external partners.

Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to system performance, security and continuity.

Functional Responsibilities

Skills and Experience Required

About MBIE

MBIE’s goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours :

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups / organisations and the Crown, ... (remaining Māori text). ...

How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Matt Guy at quoting ref MBIE / 18524 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on the 9th of November 2025.

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