Product Owner - Core Systems

Taumata Arowai; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Taumata Arowai is seeking a Product Owner – Core Systems to lead the ongoing development of digital platforms supporting regulatory delivery in New Zealand. You will set the product vision, roadmap and priorities for core systems and manage the backlog, translating complex needs into clear requirements for delivery.

You will coordinate system enhancements from discovery to implementation, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and champion agile delivery, value, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in product ownership and business analysis.
• Ability to translate complex needs into actionable requirements.
• Proven delivery track record in Agile environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, adaptable and focused on delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Set the product vision, roadmap and priorities for core systems.
• Manage the backlog and translate business needs into clear requirements.
• Coordinate system enhancements from discovery through to implementation.
• Build strong relationships across business, technology and delivery partners.
• Deliver value and continuous improvement through agile delivery.

Skills

Product ownership

Business analysis

Technology delivery

Backlog & priorities management

Agile delivery

Job description

Job Category: Government & Defence

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai (the Authority) was established as a Crown Entity in 2021, following the outbreak of illness in the Havelock North community as a result of drinking contaminated water from the public water supply. The Authority oversees and regulates the safety and quality of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand. We do this on behalf of consumers and communities throughout New Zealand, so they can have confidence in the safety and quality of their drinking water and the impact on their environment.

If you’re a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Job Description

As Product Owner – Core Systems, you’ll lead the ongoing development of the digital platforms that support regulatory delivery, translating business needs into practical, high-value improvements.

The Product Owner will

Set the product vision, roadmap and priorities for core systems.

Manage the backlog and translate business needs into clear requirements.

Coordinate system enhancements from discovery through to implementation.

Build strong relationships across business, technology and delivery partners

Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.

We are looking for someone who has

Experienced in product ownership, business analysis and technology delivery.

Skilled at translating complex needs into clear requirements and practical outcomes.

Confident managing priorities, backlogs and delivery in Agile environments.

A strong communicator who builds trusted relationships across diverse teams.

Analytical, adaptable and focused on delivering value and continuous improvement. To view the Position Description please visit our Talent Portal. To learn more about working at the Authority, please visit our Working Here page.

You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand..