Senior IP Systems Lead & Product Owner

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

KiwiSaver

Job summary

MBIE’s Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is seeking a technical leader in Wellington to own key platform upgrades, govern system roadmaps and drive ongoing performance and security. You will partner with business experts, technology specialists and suppliers to ensure delivery of regulatory services across NZ and internationally.

The role focuses on product ownership for a multi-year upgrade, overseeing changes, testing, data management and reporting, and providing expert

Qualifications

• Experience advising on management and development of complex, regulatory systems.
• Ability to translate technical issues and risks for non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies and recommend practical uses.
• Good judgement balancing service continuity, user needs, and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Own product direction for IPONZ upgrade projects and ensure delivery alignment.
• Provide expert advice on roadmaps, investments and platform direction.
• Oversee operational performance, risks, changes and release management.
• Support users and vendors with guidance to use systems efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Regulatory systems experience

Stakeholder communication

Technology assessment

Risk management

Job description

MBIE’s Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is seeking a technical leader in Wellington to own key platform upgrades, govern system roadmaps and drive ongoing performance and security. You will partner with business experts, technology specialists and suppliers to ensure delivery of regulatory services across NZ and internationally.

The role focuses on product ownership for a multi-year upgrade, overseeing changes, testing, data management and reporting, and providing expert