Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Product Owner to join our Research and Innovation value stream, which includes the Research and Innovation office, Libraries and Centre for eResearch. We are looking for a proactive candidate who will bring their strengths in communication, facilitation and passion to empower established delivery teams succeed.
This position will be based in our Digital Services department supporting the Research and Innovation Product Manager.
As a Product Owner, you will:
- to manage receiving and prioritisation of work
- be the go-to person for product information, representing customer and stakeholder interests in the product to the delivery team.
- prepare information and participate in key Governance forums
- establish and foster key business relationships with Academics and Professional staff
- Match technology solutions with business strategies through the strength of your connections and your collaborative approach.
- Support us to develop and review our range of services that support our business partners and support the development of a roadmap to deliver on our vision.
- Help define, and publish a service catalogue of all research facing services and what they offer
For more information on the role, please view the position description. This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) fixed term (12 month) position, with a salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 depending on skills and experience.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- The successful candidate will bring motivation and strong experience in larger organisations as a Product Owner, experience in managing a Product backlog is essential.
- You’ll be methodical in your approach to structuring your workload and be comfortable working within an Agile (Scrum) framework.
- Able to work collaboratively with Product Practice and other Business Platforms Product Owners.
- Your strengths in relationship building and business partnership management will be integral to your success in this role.
- You will be adept at engaging with staff and working collaboratively, with a solutions-focused attitude that means you’re confident identifying and implementing practical solutions.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
Rātonga Matihiko | Digital Services is home to the University of Auckland’s vast digital skills and capabilities. We blend the best of people and technology to deliver exceptional outcomes and experiences across all areas of the University.
The purpose of Rātonga Matihiko | Digital Services is to explore emerging digital business models and technologies and use these to create a digital future for the University.
We champion and enable the digital vision and strategy of the University by:
- Developing a deep understanding of our customers
- Pursuing practice excellence through evolving digital skills and capabilities
- Deploying these skills and capabilities to create, maintain and enhance products, platforms, and services informed by the customer
- Championing cross functional collaboration, and contemporary ways of working to extend business agility.
Additional Information
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 7th May 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Nishaad Salvapantula via nishaad.salvapantula@auckland.ac.nz for more information about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
