Release and Deployment Analyst

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of technology changes across Kāinga Ora
• Ensure releases are planned, tested, communicated, and deployed effectively
• Permanent Auckland or Wellington-based role, 5 weeks leave + insurance benefits

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
Kāinga Ora is looking for a Release and Deployment Analyst to work closely with project teams, delivery managers, technical specialists, and business stakeholders to provide expert advice and coordinate deployment and transition activities throughout the release lifecycle. You will help ensure that releases are planned, tested, communicated, and deployed effectively, minimising risk and maximising business value.
Key responsibilities of the Release and Deployment Analyst include:

• Developing comprehensive deployment plans that support the successful delivery of project and change initiatives
• Coordinating and scheduling approved change components to ensure they are deployed into the appropriate environments in line with agreed timelines and governance requirements
• Leading and coordinating Go-Live and production release activities, ensuring deployment plans are executed effectively and all stakeholders are kept informed throughout the process
• Managing release readiness activities, dependencies, risks, and implementation schedules to support seamless transitions into production
• Collaborating with project, testing, infrastructure, application, and operational teams to ensure deployment activities are well planned, documented, and successfully delivered
• Supporting the continuous improvement of release and deployment processes, controls, and best practices to enhance delivery outcomes and service stability
• This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment and enjoys bringing together people, processes, and technology to ensure successful project implementations.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of release management expertise, technical knowledge, coordination skills, and stakeholder engagement experience. You will be comfortable working in complex technology environments, managing competing priorities, and ensuring deployments are delivered in a controlled and effective manner.

Here’s what you will bring to the role:

• Experience working within large, complex technology environments, ideally in the public sector, where high levels of planning, scheduling, and coordination are required
• Sound knowledge of deployment management practices, processes, and controls
• A good understanding of technology concepts, methodologies, and platforms, including change management and environment management practices
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and industry best-practice standards
• A relevant ITIL qualification, with a strong understanding of service management principles and change governance.

This role will occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support planned deployments, release activities, and production go-live events.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders’ lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō tātou uara - Our values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Whanake – Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected].
Applications close Sunday 11th October at 5.00pm
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
If you don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. Don’t hesitate, as we may review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early.