Senior Developer

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Senior Developer at the Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is a full-time onsite role in Digital Services Te Pūnaha Matihiko, combining hands-on development with coaching to shape Power Platform and Dynamics delivery. You’ll build systems and features while helping the team adopt better ways of working. Key requirements include 5+ years in C#, Python, or JavaScript, solid web fundamentals, Git, CI/CD, testing, and basic Azure knowledge; Power Platform/Dynamics experience is a bonus. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase outcomes and mentoring, demonstrate stakeholder communication, confirm NZ work rights and security clearance readiness, and apply via the online portal by 5pm Tuesday 3 March. Salary range 102,864–114,293.

About Us | Mō mātou   

The Digital Services Te Pūnaha Matihiko branch leads digital strategy, building capability and delivering customer-centred digital services that enhance digital maturity across the public sector and Te Tari Taiwhenua. Operating in complex, multi-vendor environments, we focus on developing sustainable, future-ready capability within our digital delivery teams.

The role | Te tūnga   

We're looking for an experienced developer to help shape how we build and deliver digital services using Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics. You'll be a part of Business Technology Services group within our Digital Services branch.

This is a senior position where you'll  contribute to real hands-on development while also coaching others  toset technical direction for our Power Platform and Dynamics work. You'll build systems, features, and proof-of-concept solutions, and you'll  assistthe team adopt better ways of working. We're after someone who already has  proficient and proven development experience and is looking for an opportunity to deepen their skills in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics space.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou 

• 5 years of programming experience in C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience in Power Platform and Dynamics development is a bonus.
• Solid web development fundamentals, includingHTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and REST APIs.
•  Basic experience and exposure to Azure and cloud-based solutions. 
•  Experience working with relational databases and proficiency in version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong expertise in unit, integration, and automated end-to-end testing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines 
• Existential problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, and/or relevant work experience.

For you | Mōu 

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.  

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ 

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz 

The appointing range for this role $102,864 – $114,293, with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. 

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. 

Applications for this role close 5pm, Tuesday 3rd March. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and the ability to gain and maintain confidential security clearance to be considered for this role. 

If you have any questions please e-mail Technical Lead, Sean Roque. 

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