About Us | Mō mātou
Our public service is being called upon to deliver a unified, seamless and effective digital experience for all New Zealanders. As a member of Digital Services/Te Pūnaha Matihiko you will help champion this change. We are seeking a Product Manager with vision and influence to help drive a strong, successful and connected digital public sector.
The Digital Services branch works across the public service to connect, influence and support the system to take advantage of new digital opportunities. It also supports the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) to drive the government’s digital transformation and position government to succeed in a changing and evolving digital age.
The role | Te tūnga
As a Product Manager, you will take ownership of product development priorities for one or more digital products that are widely used system assets. You will provide high‑quality strategic and tactical advice to shape product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs, and all‑of‑government priorities.
You will work closely with a dedicated vendor and/or internal cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment to lead product delivery from concept through to release and continuous improvement. This includes championing service performance, availability, and resilience, while embedding customer‑centric, data‑informed decision‑making into product development and maintenance.
The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify priorities, manage dependencies, balance competing demands, and ensure alignment across complex multi‑system and multi‑vendor environments. You will also proactively identify risks and mitigations to ensure digital products remain trusted, safe, secure, and fit for purpose.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
For you | Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/
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The appointing range for this role $117,734 – $130,815, with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close Monday, 13 April 2026, 5.00pm.
Please note that New Zealand citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain Confidential security clearance, to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions please e-mail Manager Product Management and Change, Rex Drummond, rex.drummond@dia.govt.nz
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