Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are seeking a Technical Lead to oversee solution architecture, technical design, and hands-on development at Whakaata Māori. This role will see you guiding technical standards, mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and contributing to innovative solutions that support the revitalisation of te reo Māori through world-class digital platforms.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in East Tāmaki.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Design scalable and maintainable technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Actively contribute to software development and oversee smooth deployment processes.
• Conduct code reviews, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Mentor and guide developers, supporting growth in technical excellence.
• Lead innovation by adopting new tools, technologies, and processes.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Support Whakaata Māori’s kaupapa, values, and commitment to te reo Māori.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in software development, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior Developer, Technical Lead, or similar, with strong architecture and project delivery skills.
• Expertise across front-end (React, Typescript etc) and back-end programming (Go, Nodejs etc) languages (Preferred).
• Previous Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), microservices, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and a commitment to developing te reo capability.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Whakaata Māori is Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous national broadcaster that inspires viewers to connect with te ao Māori through compelling and authentic Māori content. The network delivers a diverse range of educational, informative, and entertainment content that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters the growth and revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Each day, Whakaata Māori reaches thousands of viewers through channels, Whakaata Māori and Te Reo and online entertainment platform MĀORI+. Our news site teaonews.co.nz connects people to the important Māori issues throughout the day.

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Tono mai ināianei | Apply now via Seek

‍If you’re ready to lead change with purpose and heart, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the right person for this role.