Digital Solutions Developer

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections); Wellington; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Wellington is seeking a Digital Solutions Developer to design, develop, and support innovative solutions for staff and business units. The Digital Solutions team partners with the business to deliver key products across BAU and projects, including Oracle APEX, ServiceNow, web development and Azure, in a collaborative, flexible environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at the National Office in Wellington; relocation is required for

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Oracle APEX and SDLC processes.
• Experience in agile teams.
• Ability to develop and support integrated applications.

Responsibilities

• Grow skills across Oracle APEX, ServiceNow, web development, and Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes.
• Automate, develop, document, and integrate applications.
• Maintain internal technical documentation and configurations.

Skills

Oracle APEX

SDLC

Agile

Integrated applications development

Tools

ServiceNow

Web development

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) – Wellington, North Island

• Contribute to end-to-end development and support of innovative technical solutions


• Be part of a fun, supportive team that values flexible working and work-life balance


• Opportunity to develop your skills through training and by supporting other technologies


• Permanent opportunity, based in Wellington

Mō te tūnga |About the role

Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA)provides a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises.

Our Digital Solutions team partner with the business to develop and support a range of key products across both BAU and project work. We're currently looking for a passionate Digital Solutions Developer to join us in designing, developing, and supporting innovative solutions for staff and business units across Corrections.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington. Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate. Please ensure you note this on your cover letter.

What You'll Do:

• Grow your skills across various products, including Oracle Application Express (APEX) , ServiceNow, web development, and Microsoft Azure technologies.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, streamlining business processes and workflows for enhanced efficiency.


• Apply best practice to automate, develop, document, and integrate applications


• Help shape and maintain our internal technical documentation, configurations, and processes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Solid skills in Oracle Application Express (APEX).


• A good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)


• Experience working in agile teams


• Confidence developing and supporting integrated applications

The midpoint of the salary range is $131,914 per annum and the full range(85%-120%) is $112,127 - $158,297 per annum.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.