Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 14, 2024
New Zealand Government
Wellington City
FULL TIME
Application Software Developer
- Would you like to work in the ever-growing education industry by developing high quality IT solutions?
- Are you familiar with Microsoft, Linux, and Open-Source applications and their integration with other systems?
- Do you have experience in developing, implementing, and supporting complex software applications in medium to large IT environments?
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic University with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city University.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Applications Software Developer to join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions. This permanent, full-time role works within Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions in the Applications Group. The Applications Group is responsible for the development and management of the University's core applications including the student academic focused applications.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide functional and technical consultation, investigation and analysis of requirements and issues. Consult on all aspects of relevant technologies and develop towards being a subject matter expert (SME) in at least four other key Digital Solutions system areas
- Develop, maintain, troubleshoot and provide high quality solutions in multi-platform IT environments within an Agile (scrum) framework
- Undertake unit and peer testing including the creation of testing scripts and/or facilities
- Maintain and develop technical currency (by actively participating in user group, vendor and technology forums and availing themselves of other resources)
- Contribute to Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions projects in accordance with the project methodology guidelines as outlined by the Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions Programme Management Office
- Create documentation as required, including technical specification and deployment steps, and ensure it is maintained according to Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions standards
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington's Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions delivers and supports IT services to a diverse student body of over 20,000 and a staff of 2,500 located over three campuses. Bring your technical expertise to maintain and develop our student administration systems. This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.
Key requirements:
- Have the ability to communicate with other members of the team including Business Analysts, Testers and System Administrators
- Have at least one year of application development experience using Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience in supporting technical and business applications in any tertiary education sector
- Experience with applying and using a variety of web tools and technologies such as CGI scripts, Java Script, JSON, JQuery, MVC, DOM, AJAX, REST, and Web Services
- Exposure to source control processes and tools (e.g. SVN, JIRA, Git)
- Experience with application integration
Our team is fast paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning and development programs for Te reo Māori, and job-sharing options. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to demonstrate their skills and realise their potential.
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.
Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close date for vacancy: Tuesday, 29 October 2024.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Catherine Galuszka (catherine.galuszka@vuw.ac.nz).
Applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application steps and information
Download and complete the University application form, please include the position title and reference number (Applications Software Developer, #2128). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University application form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the 'CV/resume' button.
If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.
Reference 2128.
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