Salesforce Developer

Mo te tunga | About the role

As a Salesforce Developer, you will be coming into play a vital role within Defence Recruiting.

Defence Recruiting (DR) aims to meet the recruit targets set by each of the Services (Army, Navy, Air Force), while supporting the quantity, quality and diversity required by the NZDF.

Quantity means meeting targets set by workforce planners.

Quality means recruiting people who will perform and contribute to the organisation over time.

Diversity means generating a diverse workforce by recruiting from all talent pools.

We are about to embark on a new phase of work and are looking for an individual that will be central to continually improving and enhancing a new Salesforce platform for our organisation.

Our new instance like our existing on will be of great importance to us as it is used to manage an applicant's journey through to employment.

We are looking for someone who can quickly assess the situation and take ownership of programmatic requests.

You will work alongside a team and collaborate on specifications, validate the proposals, and deliver solutions.

Some responsibilities include :

• Collaborating with the Business Services Manager and wider team members to validate business requirements and any considerations (security, scalability, limits).
• Analyse business processes and recommend optimisations leveraging Salesforce capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into solution designs, including data models, system behaviour, and user interfaces.
• Configure and customise Salesforce objects, workflows, and process automation.

This is fixed term opportunity expected to last 12 months.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following experiences :

You will also need :

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience.

But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.

Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.

Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success.

We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Monday 20 October

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note :

Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.

NZDF Employees / Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note :

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.

Here's what you need to know :

Low Level Security Clearance

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted.

We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.