Senior IP Systems & Regulatory Tech Leader

New Zealand Government; 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 strategic product owner to lead the upgrade of its core IP management platform. You will ensure system integrity, ownership of roadmaps, and collaboration with suppliers and subject matter experts.

Located in Wellington, this two-year fixed-term role offers a starting salary of NZD 120,000 plus wellness benefits and KiwiSaver, with opportunities to shape national regulatory technology and support IP users across NZ and

Qualifications

• Experience advising on the management and development of complex, business-critical or regulatory systems, overseeing their operational performance, and contributing to complex technology or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical issues, risks and options for non-technical audiences including for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies and recommend practical applications.
• Strong judgement when balancing service continuity, user needs, risk and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key technical expert for IPONZ platform upgrades and ongoing product ownership.
• Lead product ownership, prioritising roadmaps and delivery for core IP management systems.
• Collaborate with project teams, subject matter experts and suppliers to deliver enhancements.
• Monitor system performance, incidents, changes and releases, and ensure data management and reporting capability.

Skills

Regulatory systems management

Stakeholder communication

Emerging technologies assessment

Service continuity judgement

Job description

MBIE's Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is seeking a strategic product owner to lead the upgrade of its core IP management platform. You will ensure system integrity, ownership of roadmaps, and collaboration with suppliers and subject matter experts.

Located in Wellington, this two-year fixed-term role offers a starting salary of NZD 120,000 plus wellness benefits and KiwiSaver, with opportunities to shape national regulatory technology and support IP users across NZ and