Lead, External Applications & Digital Platforms

DOC; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC is seeking a Team Lead External Applications in Wellington (with Auckland option) to lead the platforms, websites, and services that power our public-facing experience. You will oversee the external applications, intranet, and Microsoft ecosystem, ensuring reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with business leaders, product owners, architects, vendors, and Māori partners to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions, grow internal capability, and champion modern,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading application development, digital platform, or systems administration teams
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies, enterprise applications, website platforms, Dynamics, or comparable SaaS solutions
• Experience balancing business needs, technical sustainability, risk, and value for money when making technology decisions
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, DevOps, release management, integration practices, and modern application support
• Experience leading vendors, suppliers, and technology partners to deliver successful outcomes
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical environments
• A passion for developing people, building capability, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams
• An appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and a commitment to working effectively with Māori and diverse perspectives

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, configuration, support, and continuous improvement of DOC's external applications, websites, intranet, and Microsoft platform solutions
• Driving platform strategy and roadmaps, prioritising enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and service improvements that deliver business value and customer outcomes
• Building and leading a high-performing team of developers and system administrators, fostering growth, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Ensuring applications are secure, reliable, well-governed, and aligned with DOC's architecture, information management, and security standards
• Partnering with stakeholders, vendors, and Māori to deliver high-quality digital services that meet evolving organisational and customer needs

Skills

People leadership

Microsoft platform

DevOps

Release management

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Dynamics

SaaS platforms

Website platforms

Job description

DOC is seeking a Team Lead External Applications in Wellington (with Auckland option) to lead the platforms, websites, and services that power our public-facing experience. You will oversee the external applications, intranet, and Microsoft ecosystem, ensuring reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with business leaders, product owners, architects, vendors, and Māori partners to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions, grow internal capability, and champion modern,