Job Description
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Contribute to end-to-end development and support of innovative technical solutions
Fun, supportive team with an emphasis on flexible working and a great work-life balance
Opportunity to develop your skills through training and by supporting other technologies
Permanent position, located in Wellington
Mo te tunga | About the role
Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) provide a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises.
The Digital Solutions team partner with the business to develop and support three integral products through both BAU and project work. We are currently looking for a passionate Digital Solutions Developer to join the team!
In this role you'll specialise in designing, developing, testing, and supporting innovative technology solutions for a variety of staff and business units within Corrections. You will contribute to the ongoing development, configuration, and stewardship of our core ServiceNow platform, and you'll help deliver scalable, sustainable value by enhancing ITSM and other enterprise modules, supporting a prioritised backlog, and improving the overall platform experience for staff across the motu.
This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, modern product ways of working, and improving the stability and maturity of a significant enterprise platform.
What you'll do
Work closely with product owners, analysts, and partners across Ara Poutama to understand needs and guide stakeholders toward standard platform capability where it provides the best long-term value.
Configure, enhance, and support ServiceNow modules (with a focus on HRSD, ITSM and related enterprise capabilities), using out-of-the-box functionality wherever possible and following platform best practice.
Contribute to backlog refinement and delivery, balancing new feature development with platform stewardship and continuous improvement.
Own agreed stewardship responsibilities, including BAU tasks, configuration updates, incident investigation, and proactive platform care.
Support testers, ensuring changes are delivered safely, sustainably, and in line with Corrections' change processes.
Participate in release activities, assess platform upgrades, and help mitigate downstream impacts across integrations and dependent systems.
Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to shared team knowledge, patterns, and standards.
This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington. Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate. Please ensure you note this on your cover letter.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
In addition to a solid grasp of the enterprise IT landscape, we are looking for candidates with:
A robust knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
The ability to work in an agile team setting
Experience developing and supporting integrated applications
A strong understanding of the ServiceNow platform.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $131,914 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $112,127 - $158,297 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Wednesday 4 March 2026, 11PM, NZST.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz
Contribute to end-to-end development and support of innovative technical solutions
Fun, supportive team with an emphasis on flexible working and a great work-life balance
Opportunity to develop your skills through training and by supporting other technologies
Permanent position, located in Wellington
Mo te tunga | About the role
Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) provide a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises.
The Digital Solutions team partner with the business to develop and support three integral products through both BAU and project work. We are currently looking for a passionate Digital Solutions Developer to join the team!
In this role you'll specialise in designing, developing, testing, and supporting innovative technology solutions for a variety of staff and business units within Corrections. You will contribute to the ongoing development, configuration, and stewardship of our core ServiceNow platform, and you'll help deliver scalable, sustainable value by enhancing ITSM and other enterprise modules, supporting a prioritised backlog, and improving the overall platform experience for staff across the motu.
This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, modern product ways of working, and improving the stability and maturity of a significant enterprise platform.
What you'll do
Work closely with product owners, analysts, and partners across Ara Poutama to understand needs and guide stakeholders toward standard platform capability where it provides the best long-term value.
Configure, enhance, and support ServiceNow modules (with a focus on HRSD, ITSM and related enterprise capabilities), using out-of-the-box functionality wherever possible and following platform best practice.
Contribute to backlog refinement and delivery, balancing new feature development with platform stewardship and continuous improvement.
Own agreed stewardship responsibilities, including BAU tasks, configuration updates, incident investigation, and proactive platform care.
Support testers, ensuring changes are delivered safely, sustainably, and in line with Corrections' change processes.
Participate in release activities, assess platform upgrades, and help mitigate downstream impacts across integrations and dependent systems.
Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to shared team knowledge, patterns, and standards.
This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington. Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate. Please ensure you note this on your cover letter.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
In addition to a solid grasp of the enterprise IT landscape, we are looking for candidates with:
A robust knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
The ability to work in an agile team setting
Experience developing and supporting integrated applications
A strong understanding of the ServiceNow platform.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $131,914 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $112,127 - $158,297 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Wednesday 4 March 2026, 11PM, NZST.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Digital Solutions Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
