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Senior Product OwnerUniversity of Auckland • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Product Owner

Senior Product Owner

University of Auckland • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
11 hours ago
Job description

Senior Product Owner

University of Auckland invites applications for a Senior Product Owner (fixed‑term, 6‑month) to lead strategic initiatives that enhance the staff and student experience through CRM capabilities.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

You will be part of Te Aupikinga, the University’s first Agile Release Train, collaborating across Marketing, Student Services, and Digital Services.

The role is full‑time (37.5 hours / week) with a salary range of $125,000 - $145,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
  • Manage backlogs, facilitate delivery, and coordinate with ART teams and CRM team members.
  • Engage a broad stakeholder group, including Student Hubs and the Student & Scholarly Services Division.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in senior Product Owner roles, ideally within Agile Release Trains.
  • Strong background in CRM technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Oracle, Salesforce).
  • Proven ability to execute product roadmaps and manage backlogs.
  • Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe® POPM, ICP-APO) highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience leading cross‑functional teams of 10+ people, including vendor collaboration.
  • Active interest in emerging technologies such as AI.
  • Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

    You’ll be part of Rātonga Matihiko | Digital Services, a team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes through digital transformation and agile collaboration.

    Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

  • Flexible employment practices (working from home, flexible hours).
  • Competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave (pro rata).
  • Career development programmes, discounted car parking, generous parental leave allowance, childcare and additional discounts on services.
  • Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

    Submit online by 30th November 2025. Include a cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience detailed above. Contact Danny Holtschke ( ) for more information. Applications by email are not accepted.

    Equity

    The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances, visit

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