Lead Developer

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Developer to be part of a new team supporting a mission-critical funding system that calculates and distributes operational grants to schools and Early Learning Services across Aotearoa. This is a foundation team with the opportunity to define ways of working and ensure collaboration occurs throughout delivery.

Supported by Digital Practices, the team will play a key role for the Ministry, the schools, and our learners.

Salary range: $118,371 - $143,760 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here Lead Developer

About you | Mōhou ake

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

To be successful in this role, you will bring.

• Prior experience within the New Zealand Government would be an advantage but not essential.
• Proven experience leading and guiding technical teams through complex problem-solving.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Have proven experience using .NET Core (C#) for development, including implementing suitable unit and integration tests to prove functionality.
• Have proven experience with Event Sourcing, Document DB and Database migrations ( MartenDB, PostgreSQL)
• Have experience with React and Angular.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and patterns that enhance scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Good understanding of Azure Cloud service and DevOps principles, especially CI/CD pipelines
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Puna Hanganga, Matihiko | Infrastructure and Digital group leads inclusive, accessible and integrated national, digital and physical infrastructure and transport services to the education system. We work to deliver technological solutions to deliver a more ‘networked’ system, in which digital and technology solutions are considered alongside network infrastructure solution design and the local and regional needs. 

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

The Ministry of Education has exclusively partnered with Momentum Consulting. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Caolan Keegan, Principal Consultant and Managing Partner on

+64 27 515 5141 or email CaolanKeegan@momentum.co.nz

Applications close Midnight Friday 20 June 2025

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.