IAM (Identity & Access Management) Engineer - Fixed-Term
Date: 26 Oct 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Our team values respect, trust and continuous learning, and we're proud of the collaborative culture we've built
- Supportive and skilled Identity Practice that believes the best outcomes come from working together
- Share knowledge, invest in developing each other's capability and create opportunities for people to contribute beyond their immediate role
If you're looking for a role where you can solve interesting identity challenges, learn from experienced practitioners and help shape the future of identity at MSD, we'd love to hear from you.
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About our team | Mō te tīma
New Zealand is changing, and so are we. MSD is transforming to build a smarter, simpler, more responsive welfare system. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a once-in-a-generation transformation to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders. Join a multidisciplinary team driving people-led, technology-enabled change at scale.
It is an exciting time to be at MSD and we are seeking passionate Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineers to be the key players in our Technology Security and Identity practice, driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.
At MSD, your contribution does more than just advance technology – it enables change and paves the way for accessible support systems for all New Zealanders. Here, you will work alongside like-minded experts, applying your skills and knowledge to create meaningful impact.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As an IAM Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our identity and access management capabilities, helping design, implement and support secure identity services across workforce and digital environments. You will work closely with other technical teams, vendors, architects and business stakeholders to deliver identity governance, authentication, federation and access management solutions that enable secure and seamless access to services and support MSD’s transformation program.
Your expertise will help MSD evolve its identity capabilities in line with emerging technologies, regulatory requirements and organisational transformation objectives.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Design, implement, and support identity and access management solutions across workforce and digital service environments including authentication, federation, SSO and identity integrations
- Configure and maintain identity governance, authentication and access management platforms
- Support identity lifecycle management processes including onboarding, role changes and offboarding.
- Contribute to capability development, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Identity Practice
- Collaborate with Practice Managers and Security Architects to ensure identity services align with security policies, standards and regulatory requirements
- Investigate and resolve identity-related incidents and complex technical issues
- Manage and maintain configurations of IAM services, ensuring documentation is current throughout the service lifecycle.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
You’ll bring a strong technical foundation in identity and access management along with a passion for modern technologies and secure digital services. You'll also have:
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise IAM solutions
- Exposure to Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Authentication, federation, access management or customer identity capabilities
- Familiarity with implementing modern identity standards including SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SCIM
- An understanding of least privilege, role-based access control and Zero Trust security principles
- Experience with cloud and hybrid environments
- Knowledge of security and governance frameworks such as NZISM and PSR
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
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Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $103,846.00 - $125,998.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 8th November
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
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