Release and Environment Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a Release and Environments Manager to coordinate software and platform releases across multiple workstreams in Wellington. You will own release planning, ensure smooth deployments across environments, and drive process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams to keep environments current and fit for purpose.

The role requires 5+ years in release/environment management, cloud/SAAS experience, and a mindset for automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Release and Environment management including modern deployment practices using Azure Services, Pipelines, Containers, and Service Virtualisation, as well as on-Prem processes.
• Experience with automation and integrating workflows is an advantage.
• Experience with SaaS products and cloud tenancy modelling is required.
• Agile and DevOps delivery methodology/experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate software and platform releases across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure releases are delivered without service interruptions across environments.
• Work with teams to keep environments current and fit for purpose; review and update processes regularly.
• Improve ways of working and champion efficient release practices across stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Services

Pipelines

Containers

Service Virtualisation

SaaS integration

Cloud tenancy

Agile/DevOps

Azure DevOps

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEDeliver and co-ordinate software and platform releases for MBIEPermanent opportunityWellington basedSalary range $115,585 - $138,028 + Kiwisaver + Wellness BenefitsAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:You will be part of the Strategy, Technology and Security Branch within Corporate and Digital Shared Services. As a Release and Environments Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that releases are delivered successfully without service interruption across a number of different environments.You will take ownership of planning and coordinating software and platform releases across multiple workstreams while seeking to continually improve ways of working. The role will work closely with other teams to ensure that environments are kept current and fit for purpose, and processes are reviewed and updated regularly.Skills and Experience Required - Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana:Excellent written and oral communication skills - able to communicate technical information to the understanding of a laypersonExcellent interpersonal skills - able to influence and persuade, is comfortable championing processes across multiple user groups, adjusts style to needs of audienceSound relationship management skills - able to build and maintain effective working relationshipsStrong organisational skills - able to prioritise and effectively manage competing demands without any loss of quality or serviceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience5+ years' experience in Release and Environment management including modern deployment practices using Azure Services, Pipelines, Containers, and Service Virtualisation, as well as on-Prem processesExperience with automation and integrating workflows an advantageHas demonstrated experience in working and integrating with SaaS productsExperience in Cloud Tenancy Modelling and ManagementA curious mind and a desire to learn about technical innovations and how they may be applied to the MBIE environmentAgile and DevOps delivery methodology/experience is desiredThis role includes participation in out-of-hours release activities. Candidates must be comfortable working flexible hours to support planned deployments, production releases, and release-related incidents.You must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident visa holder.About MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.All applications must be submitted via our online process.We can't wait to hear from you!Email Roxana Anderson at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20183 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Sunday, 1st November 2026 at 23:59