Product Owner

• Exciting opportunity for a skilled Product Owner
• Fixed Term – April 2027
• Based in Glenview, Hamilton

Mō mātau | About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values. 

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

The  Product  Owner  is  responsible  for  translating  the  Product  Managers’ strategies  to  tasks  for  development,  managing  and  prioritising  the  product backlog, organising sprints, understanding the market and customer needs, and answering questions from developers as needed.

• Translate product strategy into actionable development tasks
• Own and prioritise the product backlog to deliver maximum value
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and designers to shape user-centric solutions
• Lead agile ceremonies and ensure sprint goals are met
• Validate completed work and continuously evolve the product based on feedback and market trends
• Champion the voice of the user and align product outcomes with organisational goals

Mōu | About you

Are you a visionary with a knack for turning strategy into action? Do you thrive at the intersection of customer needs, business goals, and agile development?

• 4+ years in product ownership or related roles
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Certified in Agile frameworks
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for innovation, empathy for users, and a drive to deliver results
• Understanding of te ao Māori and commitment to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa values

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications close on Sunday 15^th of June, Apply now!

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz