Technology Delivery Lead
Date: 25 Jan 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Champion delivery excellence for technology products, platforms, and systems
- Influence and mentor teams to achieve milestones on time and within scope
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value and continuous improvement
Lead technology delivery across complex environments. Drive outcomes through high-performing teams.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
Every week, around 1.4 million New Zealanders count on MSD for income support and services to connect with work, housing and better lives for their families.
Information Systems & Technology (IST) provides the technologies, innovation and expertise that enable MSD staff and partners to deliver these essential services, today and into the future.
We’re driving a once in a lifetime transformation of services for New Zealanders. IST is a key enabler of this change bringing together strategic thinkers, technology specialists and delivery leaders to design solutions and deliver change while keeping vital services running reliably every day.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As Technology Delivery Lead, you’ll take ownership of planning and leading the delivery of technology workstreams, ensuring objectives are met within agreed timeframes, scope, and budget.
You’ll manage multiple delivery teams and foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.
Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll ensure requirements are understood and delivered to expectations while driving efficiency and continual improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day delivery of teams working on epics and projects
- Develop delivery plans, roadmaps, and milestones, managing risks and dependencies
- Coach teams in fit-for-purpose methodologies aligned to IST’s delivery practices
- Monitor progress and report on workflow through sprint and project updates
- Facilitate team events and foster a safe, collaborative environment
- Manage resource planning, capacity, and resolve delivery impediments
- Provide financial and cost management support, including forecasting and estimates
- Ensure governance and risk management using ROAM and RAID frameworks
- Collaborate with stakeholders and other delivery leads to meet outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across delivery processes
We’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Diverse perspectives strengthen our mahi, and we value the unique contributions everyone brings to the team.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
We’re looking for an experienced delivery leader who thrives in complex environments and inspires teams to achieve results.
You will bring:
- Extensive delivery experience across agile, waterfall and hybrid methodologies
- Strong experience leading multiple delivery teams and managing competing priorities
- Proven ability to communicate and negotiate in complex environments
- Highly organised with excellent planning and stakeholder management skills
- Strong financial acumen and ability to manage forecasts and budgets
- Excellent communication skills including written
- Ability to build trust, influence, and motivate teams to deliver outcomes
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Technology Delivery Lead | Position Description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $138,125.00 - $171,889.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 8 February 2026
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.
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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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.
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.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
