October 23, 2024

SkyCity Entertainment Group

Auckland City

Agile Coach

We're seeking an experienced Agile Coach to mentor and work with teams across various value streams. Your primary focus will be on fostering continuous improvement, coaching teams to enhance their Agile practices, and promoting a culture of learning and adaptability. You'll guide the organisation on its continuous journey to a more lean and adaptive way of working, helping to shorten feedback loops, boost quality, and increase efficiency by eliminating waste.
What you'll do:

Coach multiple teams with the goal to develop teams' agile capabilities, ensuring they work more effectively together and foster long-term progress
Facilitate workshops, team sessions, and one-on-one coaching to build high-performance teams.
Implement Agile, Kanban, Lean UX, and other frameworks to enhance product delivery.
Use visual management tools, such as Kanban boards and user story maps, to help teams track progress and outcomes.
Partner with leadership to promote an Agile mindset and remove blockers that impede teams.
Guide teams through continuous improvement initiatives, fostering creativity and adaptability.
Mentor delivery leads on backlog prioritisation, visual management, and customer feedback integration.

About you:

To set you up for success, you'll have the following;
2-3 years of practical experience in at least two of the following: Agile, Dev Ops, Kanban, Human-Centered Design, Lean UX, Lean Start-up, or Design Thinking.
Able to deliver training and coaching in both individual and team settings.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to drive outcomes through team collaboration.
Passionate about sharing knowledge and improving ways of working.
Experience guiding teams in Agile practices and helping them become self-managing.
Adept at simplifying complex environments and promoting a continuous improvement culture.

Why join us?
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation where you'll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change. As an Agile Coach, you'll shape the way we deliver products and services, empowering teams to excel and innovate. Be part of a company that values creativity, adaptability, and collaboration. In addition to this, you'll secure some amazing employee benefits such as;

Fully subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross
Meals from $2.50 in our staff cafeteria
Flexible working opportunities
Discounted city car parking
Free entry to the Sky Tower whenever you like!
Discounts across site in our hotels & restaurants

If this sounds like your next careers move, we'd love to hear from you, apply online today!
At Sky City, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at Sky City and be extraordinary by being you.
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