Lead Developer - NZ Police

Based at Porirua CBD. Permanent/Full Time. Band J. Police Employee.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

New Zealand Police ICT builds and supports critical systems that frontline staff rely on every day. As a Lead Java Developer, you will provide technical leadership and direction within the product team, guiding solution design, setting engineering standards, mentoring developers, and influencing technical strategy. Your role involves both high‑level architectural thinking and pragmatic, hands‑on problem solving to ensure systems are robust, modern, and secure.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership, helping shape architectural direction and system design.
• Lead the delivery of complex features, integrations, and modernisation work.
• Champion engineering best practices, coding standards, and development patterns.
• Mentor and coach developers at all levels, supporting capability upl...