Technical Product Owner – Enterprise Devices!
Based at Royal New Zealand Police College
Grade 21
Office of Constable/Police Employee
Permanent/ Full Time
NAV
JR - 5552778
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga \| About the role
With a primary hub in Wellington, and a presence throughout the country, NZ Police ICT delivers modern digital solutions both directly and through specialist vendor partnerships. This is an exciting Technical Product Owner (TPO) role that has the ability to shape the future of our enterprise devices. You will be part of a forward-thinking group that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a focus on delivering great outcomes to our frontline.
As the Technical Product Owner – Enterprise Devices, you will input into the strategy and Roadmaps and be responsible for the delivery, and continuous improvement of our enterprise device ecosystem. This includes desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, application packaging, and the rollout of our new Microsoft Intune platform, currently in pilot, and ongoing laptop and desktop refresh, with the ultimate aim of moving to an evergreen device life cycling approach.
You’ll lead a team of engineers with varying levels of experience, providing technical direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality outcomes. Your role will bridge technical expertise and user needs, ensuring our device solutions are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose.
Key Accountabilities:
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Product Ownership: Own the roadmap, backlog, and delivery of enterprise device products including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
Intune Platform Management: Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Microsoft Intune for modern device management.
Application Packaging: Oversee the packaging and deployment of applications across the device fleet, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance, user feedback, and emerging technologies to drive iterative enhancements.
Security and Compliance: Ensure all device solutions meet organisational security standards and compliance requirements.
Vendor and Partner Coordination: Manage relationships with hardware and software vendors to ensure timely delivery and support.
He aha taau e kawe mai \| What you’ll bring
Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Delivery Management, Technical Lead, or Engineering Manager, ideally in device management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams.
An understanding of Microsoft Intune, Windows OS, and application packaging tools.
Experience managing device lifecycles, from procurement to retirement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to translate technical requirements into user-focused solutions.
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
A proactive mindset with a focus on outcomes, user experience, and operational efficiency.
Whakaritenga motuhake \| Special requirements
Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
For both Constabulary \& Police Employees:
Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
This role is based at RNZPC Porirua.
Applicants must be a NZ Citizen, Resident or have valid work rights for NZ in order to apply.
A relevant tertiary qualification in technology is preferred but not essential.
This role is Strategic People Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
technical_product_owner.pdf
Security Clearance Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.
The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:
NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:
A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years : Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Mo tātou \| About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono ināianei \| Apply now
Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau \| Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 22 October 2025 Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact deepa.shankar @police.govt.nz