Application Engineer

Job Description Application Engineer (Microsoft Business Applications) x 2 role, Wellington based Te Haeata/The Opportunity We are looking for two Application Engineers to join our teams and help shape the future of Te Au Reka. These roles work with the same technologies, products and customers but at different stages of the application lifecycle. Depending on your experience and interests, you will join either our Te Au Reka Digital Design team or our Digital Te Au Reka Services team. Both teams work closely together to deliver, support and continuously improve one of the Ministry's most significant digital transformations. Te Au Reka Digital Design (Permanent Full Time) This team is delivering Te Au Reka in three phases over the next several years. You will work with project teams, vendors and business stakeholders to configure, build, test and deploy new capabilities into production. Digital Te Au Reka Services (Permanent fulltime) This team takes ownership of the solution once it's live. You will support business users, deliver enhancements, resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement to keep the platform secure, reliable and meeting evolving business needs. Whichever team you join, you will collaborate across design, delivery and support to ensure a smooth transition from implementation into ongoing service. These are hands on engineering roles. You will contribute to solution configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, release activities, documentation and operational support while working closely with technical specialists, vendors and business stakeholders. This role will suit someone who enjoys solving problems, improving the way technology is used and helping deliver better outcomes through the Microsoft ecosystem. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience We know that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience is slightly different but you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring Hands-on experience building, configuring or supporting solutions using Microsoft Business Applications such as Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure, D365 and Copilot Studio. A practical understanding of Microsoft 365 and how business applications integrate with the wider Microsoft ecosystem. Experience, or a strong working knowledge, of application lifecycle management practices, including source control, release management, deployment pipelines or environment management. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes and support practical resolutions. The ability to build effective relationships with technical teams, vendors and business stakeholders. A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement across Ministry services. The right to work in New Zealand at the time of application. Experience with any of the following would be useful, but is not essential: Supporting production business applications. Working in a government, regulated or enterprise environment. Creating or maintaining technical documentation. Working with security, privacy, change control or release processes. Helping business teams adopt low-code, automation or AI-enabled tools safely. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Au Reka is transforming the administration of justice by replacing paper based processes with a modern digital case management platform. It is one of the Ministry's largest and most significant technology programmes and will change how courts and tribunals operate for years to come. Joining the Te Au Reka teams means being part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful change at a national scale. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, work with modern Microsoft technologies and help shape services that make a real difference for the people of Aotearoa. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here Benefits We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 4.4 weeks holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks See our full range of benefits here. Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $105,226 and $144,034, based on skills and experience. Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Friday 24 August 2026 however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz Follow us on LinkedIn