Senior Product Owner – Regulatory Digital Solutions

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead the strategic and operational management of digital products supporting Regulatory Services. You will work with business stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors to ensure products deliver value and meet user needs.

You will drive product roadmaps, champion continuous improvement, and balance customer needs with technology opportunities in a dynamic environment. Appointing range: NZD 117,734 – 146,513.

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital products from strategy to delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering user-centred solutions that improve outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent relationship management with vendors and technology partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational management of digital products for Regulatory Services.
• Drive product roadmaps and balance customer needs with tech opportunities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors to ensure value delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement and shape future product direction.

Skills

Product ownership

Stakeholder engagement

User-centred design

Agile delivery

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead the strategic and operational management of digital products supporting Regulatory Services. You will work with business stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors to ensure products deliver value and meet user needs.

You will drive product roadmaps, champion continuous improvement, and balance customer needs with technology opportunities in a dynamic environment. Appointing range: NZD 117,734 – 146,513.