Devops Lead

Curious about how laws get made and how tech can make that process smarter?

We're looking for a DevOps Lead who's keen to dive into complex systems, wrangle infrastructure, and automate the delivery of software that powers New Zealand's legislative process.

If you like working on stuff that actually matters, this might be your next move.

What we do

At the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) we work with government agencies to draft and publish legislation for New Zealand.

If the Government wants to create, remove, or update a law, we draft the Government Bill that gets debated and voted on in Parliament, and we then publish the resulting law on the NZ Legislation website.

Ultimately, we serve the people of Aotearoa New Zealand by working hard to produce legislation that is easy to find, use, and understand.

About the role

As DevOps Lead, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure delivery of software and infrastructure.

You'll :

Lead CI / CD pipeline development and automation

Manage infrastructure-as-code and scalable cloud environments

Oversee software releases, version control, and disaster recovery planning

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors

Ensure performance, reliability, and security across systems

Support the integration of AI / LLM models and modern technologies

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with :

Extensive experience in DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation

Strong knowledge of AWS CDK / CloudFormation and GitLab (preferred)

Familiarity with technologies like Java, XML, REST, and Angular

Proven ability to optimise system performance and manage secure deployments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or software engineering

AWS certifications (preferred)

Experience in legislative or legal publishing environments is a bonus.

Our culture

Located across the road from Parliament, PCO offers you a fascinating insight into Aotearoa's legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and highly respected organisation.

Our small size allows you to be exposed to broad opportunities and grow your skills along the way.

We value our people and provide a flexible and supportive environment.

We offer a range of resources to support your wellbeing such as 5 weeks' annual leave, access to fitness opportunities such as the Parliament gym, discounted health insurance, annual vision and hearing test reimbursement, in-house te reo classes, and more.

How to apply

All applications must be completed through the listing on Seek, and include a cover letter telling us why you are suitable for the role, and a CV.

Enquiries can be sent to :

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