Salesforce Technical Lead

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.

Te Momo Tūranga \| Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Te Wāhi \|Where: Auckland or Wellington

Te Pūtake \| Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi \| The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead the technical charge across Chorus’ Salesforce ecosystem? We’re looking for a Salesforce Technical Lead to drive innovation, mentor a talented team, and deliver robust, scalable solutions that power our business outcomes.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

Collaborate with business stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce developers, promoting best practices and technical excellence.

Design, build, and maintain Salesforce solutions within an Agile Squad.

Champion DevOps principles, automating testing and deployment processes.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage secure integrations.

Stay ahead of the curve with new Salesforce features and industry trends.

Drive UI automation using your strong Java skills.

Manage Salesforce releases and operational tasks,

Continuously improve processes and elevate the Salesforce experience for our Business teams.

This opportunity combines leadership, hands-on technical development, and a strong focus on operational excellence, offering you a chance to make a significant impact across our Salesforce ecosystem.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga \| Your Experience

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring advanced Salesforce technical skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement to effectively oversee operations and guide junior team members.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven leadership experience guiding Salesforce developers.

Deep technical expertise in Salesforce development and DevOps.

Strong understanding of integration and security best practices.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Bitbucket, GIT) and monitoring/logging tools.

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

You’ll demonstrate a strong track record of taking ownership, making sound decisions, and showing a clear drive to lead meaningful change.

Unsure if you meet every requirement? If you believe this role aligns with your strengths and potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Mō mātou \| About us

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.

Nōu te mana \| Work your way

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot!

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that. If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.

Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.