Delivery Lead

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand in Wellington CBD is seeking a Delivery Lead for the Te Au Reka Programme to modernise justice services with a digital case management solution. You will guide cross-functional squads through delivery iterations, ensuring focus, support and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in delivery or agile leadership, expertise in cross-functional teams, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of delivery, project, programme or agile leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional agile teams in ICT or digital transformation environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and frameworks.
• Agile certifications such as Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to identify and manage risks, dependencies and impediments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting cross-functional agile squads.
• Providing delivery oversight and assurance.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery roadblocks.
• Facilitating effective planning and delivery activities.
• Supporting integrated release and readiness planning.
• Promoting continuous improvement and agile best practice.
• Building strong relationships across business and technology teams.
• Providing clear reporting and insights for governance and decision-making forums.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Agile leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Risk management

Job description

Wellington CBD

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time‑consuming, paper‑based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Job Description

Delivery Lead | Te Au Reka Programme

1 x Fixed Term, (2 years) Full Time

Wellington CBD

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game‑changer, and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Delivery Lead, you will guide one or more functional squads through build and delivery iterations, ensuring teams are focused, supported, and empowered to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Working Closely With Vendor Delivery Partners, Business Analysts, Product Teams, Technical Specialists, And Programme Leaders, You'll Create The Conditions For Success By

• Leading and supporting cross‑functional agile squads.
• Providing delivery oversight and assurance.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery roadblocks.
• Facilitating effective planning and delivery activities.
• Supporting integrated release and readiness planning.
• Promoting continuous improvement and agile best practice.
• Building strong relationships across business and technology teams.
• Providing clear reporting and insights for governance and decision‑making forums.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

To be successful in this position you will have:

We're looking for someone who can confidently navigate complex delivery environments and inspire teams to achieve outcomes.

You Will Ideally Have

• 10+ years' experience in delivery, project, programme, or agile leadership roles.
• Experience leading or coaching cross‑functional agile teams in complex ICT or digital transformation environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and frameworks.
• Agile certification such as Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working within large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Understanding of public sector governance, accountability, and decision‑making frameworks is advantageous.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The salary range for this role is between $105,226 and $ $144,034, based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 23rd October 2026

However, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in.