Salesforce Product Owner

Role Overview

This position is focused on leading multiple Salesforce teams transitioning from project delivery to a stable Business-As-Usual (BAU) model within a Wellington-based organisation. The contract extends until March 2027 with an immediate or short-notice start.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the handover from project teams to ongoing platform support, including preparation of support documentation.
• Manage and resolve defects and enhancements related to the Attendance Management system within Salesforce.
• Develop and expand the Salesforce Platform Product Portfolio for improved service delivery.
• Provide continued support, discovery, and development activities on the Salesforce platform.

Required Skills and Experience

• In-depth understanding of the Salesforce ecosystem to enhance platform value and guide product-related decisions.
• Demonstrated experience transitioning projects to a mature BAU operating environment.
• Competency in owning and prioritizing a diverse product backlog across multiple platform services.
• Strong client management skills enabling effective collaboration, influence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Proven experience working in an agile environment featuring multiple squads.

Additional Information

• This role is located in Wellington and requires onsite presence.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
• The organisation is committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.