Digital Solutions Developer

Contribute to end-to-end development and support of innovative technical solutionsBe part of a fun, supportive team that values flexible working and work-life balanceOpportunity to develop your skills through training and by supporting other technologiesPermanent opportunity, based in Wellington Mō te tūnga | About the role Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA)provides a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections' core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises. Our Digital Solutions team partner with the business to develop and support a range of key products across both BAU and project work. We're currently looking for a passionate Digital Solutions Developer to join us in designing, developing, and supporting innovative solutions for staff and business units across Corrections. This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington. Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate. Please ensure you note this on your cover letter. What You'll Do: Grow your skills across various products, including Oracle Application Express (APEX) , ServiceNow, web development, and Microsoft Azure technologies.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, streamlining business processes and workflows for enhanced efficiency.Apply best practice to automate, develop, document, and integrate applicationsHelp shape and maintain our internal technical documentation, configurations, and processes. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We're looking for someone with: Solid skills in Oracle Application Express (APEX).A good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Experience working in agile teamsConfidence developing and supporting integrated applicationsFamiliarity with PL/SQL, SQL, JavaScript, and HTML—and a keen interest in building your skills in these areas Utu ā-tau | Salary The midpoint of the salary range is $131,914 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $112,127 - $158,297 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Mō mātou | About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. Tono ināianei | Apply Now To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered. When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work. Applications close on: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11pm, NZST. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or if you have any specific queries about this role, email Recruitment Adviser sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz