Manager Release and Environments, Wellington
Date: 13 Nov 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
MSD – services for the future
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development 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 and 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.
Join MSD’s flagship transformation programme, MSD –services for the future, and help shape how we deliver services to New Zealanders for the next 30 years.
MSD – services for the future is about MSD’s future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders. It will help us achieve the shifts we want to make to achieve our strategic goal, Te Pae Tawhiti.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
- Wellington based role
- Fixed term for 12 months.
Be part of a collaborative, innovative team leading the transformation of MSD’s technology landscape. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions that make a real difference for Aotearoa.
This role will define and lead the strategic direction across release and environment management for MSD’s Transformation Programme. This will involve developing the strategy, frameworks, and standards for Release and Environment Management, aligned to MSD’s technology strategy and supporting the transformation programme (Services for the Future).
You’ll enable governance, innovate and ensure sound engineering practices, working closely with leaders, partners, and stakeholders to deliver business value and support MSD’s transformation.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Proven experience in overseeing release and deployment pathways, and developing policies and standards that align with overall business strategies and objectives.
- Proven experience establishing and deploying environments for development, continuous improvement and secure operations, aligned with strategic intent, best practice and business objectives. This will include experience with cloud and on-prem services.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across technical, project and business teams.
- Ability to drive strategy, frameworks, and standards for release and environment management.
- Commitment to embedding Te Ao Māori and supporting MSD’s strategic direction.
What’s in it for you | Nōu te rourou
- Shape the future of public service technology in Aotearoa
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values your wellbeing and growth
- Be part of a team making a real impact for New Zealanders
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $161,811.00 - $214,131.00
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: 20 November 2025
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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
