Product Owner

This role is based out of our Auckland or Wellington office.
Who are we | Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei 
At NZTE we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help New Zealand exporters of all sizes connect to the right partners and investors. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world.
Our Digital team is leading the way in technology enablement to help our boat go faster!
We are seeking a Product Owner to lead a squad delivering on our Focus strategy to double New Zealand exports. You’ll be working across key products to optimise our customer and employee experiences of digital.     What you’ll be doing | Te whakamahere
Reporting into the leader of the product team, you will perform usual Product Owner responsibilities, including prioritising and managing a sprint backlog, breaking work down into stories, ensuring product value is represented in each story, development of story acceptance criteria, day to day decision making for the squad and setting leadership and direction through influence and establishing great relationships. You will also work on product vision implementation and execution, prioritise features and monitor and gather insights to inform future opportunities for development.
For more information please view the position description.
What you’ll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga 
Preferably you will be an experienced Product Owner who is able to hit the ground running, along with this you will be:· Experienced in Digital and Tech Savvy – Have demonstrable experience in Agile, including squad ceremonies, and the analysis of customer behaviours and needs. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a bonus.· A master at Stakeholder Management and Communication – Have the ability to build strong and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and able to manage competing priorities across multiple, active/interested stakeholders. You will be great at communicating stories and can listen and elicit feedback to confirm understanding.
Along with this you will have a collaborative approach, be adaptable and highly organised. Why you’ll love working here | Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono
 We thrive on improving and growing our IT capabilities within NZTE, which in turn enables our people to work more efficiently and effectively for our customers. We have a strong, supportive learning culture where experimentation is more powerful than perfection - 'giving it a go' is the best way to learn. We know that life isn’t all about work so we like a bit of flexibility and we’ll give you the right technology to allow you to balance life. We’ll encourage you, your wellbeing and your growth journey with us. If that’s not enough, you’ll also get five weeks annual leave!
What's next: Te ara ki tua
If this sounds like you, please apply by Friday 28 March at 9am (NZST).
Please note: you must be eligible to work in NZ to be considered for this role.
We believe New Zealand is good for the World.  New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer.  At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability.  If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the recruiter.