Manager - Applications & integration

ABOUT THE ROLE:Our client seeks a Manager - Applications & Integration who can confidently lead a team while bridging the gap between legacy technology and modern platforms. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and strategic evolution of enterprise applications and their data integrations across a complex environment.Youll bring a rare mix of deep technical understanding and strong people leadership, guiding a skilled team through both operational excellence and future-focused transformation. WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Leading, mentoring and managing a team of technical specialists specialists—team size is less important than your ability to build capability and culture.
• Supporting and enhancing legacy platforms, including student management systems built on ETL and other traditional technologies.
• Bringing a solid understanding of software development fundamentals—you wont be writing code daily, but you must be able to understand it and lead a technically proficient team.
• Driving modernisation efforts, particularly around cloud-based systems and API-driven integrations such as new HRIS platforms.
• Collaborating with peers, vendors, and senior stakeholders to align applications and integration strategy with business goals.

 ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated experience in people leadership within an application development or integration-focused team.
• A strong hands-on technical background—youve worked as a developer or engineer and still speak the language of code fluently.
• Proven experience managing or modernising legacy systems, particularly with ETL or similar architectures.
• Solid understanding of modern application architecture, integration via APIs, and cloud technology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills—able to translate complex technical challenges into business-aligned solutions.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and manage external vendor relationships.

Want to know more?Chris Gibbons is a Principal Consultant at UpperGround by Hudson, specialising in project and technology roles across the public and private sectors. With a strong network and real-world insight into todays tech landscape, Chris is well-placed to guide you through the opportunity and ensure it aligns with your career goals. Reach out directly on 022 430 9*** or email *************@hudson.com for a confidential conversation. (This role requires at least one day per week to be spent in Palmerston North) ONLY THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND WILL BE CONSIDERED

For all contract and temporary roles, please note the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Reference number: 244863

Company: Hudson

Date posted: 12th Jun, 2025

Information :

• Company : Hudson
• Position : Manager - Applications & integration
• Location : Wellington NSW
• Country : AU