Posted 14 August, 2026
Senior Product Owner
New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 7e0aa47f56bf6da4
Job Description
About the role | Mō te mahi We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to lead the delivery, evolution and optimisation of our digital products and technology solutions. Reporting to the Manager Product Ownership, you will translate business needs into prioritised outcomes and guide initiatives from concept through to implementation - ensuring our enterprise systems remain fit for purpose, secure and aligned with our Data and Digital Strategy. Working closely with business teams, strategic partners and vendors, you will play a key role in realising business value and shaping the direction of our products. Key responsibilities include: Set the product vision, strategy and roadmap, aligning stakeholders and priorities to deliver clear business outcomes. Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital initiatives, ensuring agreed scope, timelines, budget, quality and outcomes are achieved. Drive continuous improvement using performance data, insights and feedback to enhance product value and user experience. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, partners and vendors to support strong decision-making and delivery. Develop business cases and manage budgets to support prioritisation and ensure investments deliver value. Champion best practice, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information across business and technology teams. Skills & Experience | Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako A minimum of five years' experience in product ownership, product management or delivery leadership. Demonstrated capability in developing and managing product roadmaps, backlogs and budgets, and aligning these to organisational objectives and customer needs. Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology outcomes in complex environments. Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills across all organisational levels. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and translate complex concepts for varied audiences. A relevant bachelor's degree in business, information technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience. What’s in it for you? | Nōu te rourou Competitive salary (including 3.5% superannuation) 5 weeks annual leave Commitment to your personal development (Professional Development fund) Hybrid working environment Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness Coach IT home bundle Why NHC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to work Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural hazard research and education as well as providing natural hazard insurance to residential property owners. NHC Toka Tū Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural hazard occurs while administering the natural hazard fund. Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we engage with homeowners, stakeholders and with communities, every day. Connection - hononga Curiosity - māhirahira Confidence - māia He aha te mea nui o te au - he tāngata he tāngata he tāngata What is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people. Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right. We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin. Applications close Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 12:00pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr