Head of Delivery

Absolute IT; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, complex organisation is seeking a Head of Architecture, Applications & Development in Hamilton. The role involves leading ICT teams, managing corporate applications, and contributing to strategic projects. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in senior ICT management with strong leadership and financial acumen. This position offers significant leadership influence and 5 weeks of holiday.

Benefits

5 weeks of holiday

Lead a team

Significant Leadership and Influence

Qualifications

• Over 5–7 years’ proven experience in senior ICT management.
• Strong leadership in managing technical teams.
• Track record of contributing to major projects.
• Skilled in financial management and procurement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Awareness of digital trends impacting business.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams managing corporate applications and software development.
• Oversee service monitoring, optimisation, and incident management.
• Coordinate technical delivery of projects aligning with strategy.
• Manage procurement, supplier contracts, and cloud costs.
• Support governance forums and resource planning.

Skills

Senior ICT Leadership

People & Team Management

Strategic Delivery

Commercial & Financial Acumen

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

Industry Knowledge & Customer Focus

Job description

About the Company

A large, complex organisation recognised for its focus on innovation, community impact, and continuous improvement. This organisation operates across diverse functions and services, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality outcomes. The organisation values inclusivity, sustainability, and forward-thinking approaches, underpinned by robust digital capabilities and a commitment to supporting both local and global priorities.

About the Role

The Head of Architecture, Applications & Development based fulltime on-site in Hamilton will lead the teams responsible for managing the corporate applications, data integrations, software development, and architecture services that enable teaching, research, and business operations. The role oversees day-to-day service monitoring, optimisation, and incident management, while also coordinating the technical delivery of projects and developing long-term application roadmaps aligned with the digital strategy and budgets. It provides leadership to architects, developers, and analysts, ensuring team capability, performance, and engagement, while fostering collaboration across ITS and with business stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes and customer experiences. In addition, the role manages procurement, supplier contracts, cloud consumption, and licensing costs, while contributing to governance forums and supporting prioritisation, resource planning, and decision-making for the wider digital programme of work.

Skills & Experience

• Senior ICT Leadership – Over 5–7 years’ proven experience in senior ICT management, leading digital teams in large, complex organisations.
• People & Team Management – Strong leadership in managing technical teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance.
• Strategic Delivery – Track record of contributing to major projects and delivering measurable business benefits.
• Commercial & Financial Acumen – Skilled in financial management, procurement, budget oversight, and supplier contract management.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Excellent communication, relationship-building, and the ability to influence and manage expectations, including having difficult conversations when required.
• Industry Knowledge & Customer Focus – Strong customer orientation with awareness of digital trends and their impact on business and tertiary education sectors.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of holiday
• Lead a team
• Significant Leadership and Influence

How to Apply

Click the APPLY button and include your resume and cover letter or for further information please call Abeer on 07 834 0412.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.