Scrum Master
Are you ready to Chase the Sun by pursuing a career with Suncorp New Zealand? As part of one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading financial services groups, you’ll help us live our purpose every day – to build futures and protect what matters – for our customers, our communities and each other. And you’ll be supported to grow your own future further too, backed by a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and flexibility.
We’re never just satisfied with how things are –because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert Technology team who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality. Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Technology means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions – with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other.
We have an opportunity for a Scrum Master to join our Technology team in Auckland. Scrum Masters are servant leaders and coaches for Agile Teams. The Scrum Master’s primary responsibility is optimising teams’ flow to support the delivery of value.
Your key Responsibilities will include:
- Working with teams to select and develop their ways of working.
- Optimise the delivery of value through understanding and supporting flow within the teams, and their broader delivery systems.
- Facilitate the removal of impediments.
- Exhibit lean-agile leadership.
- Coach the team in continuous delivery and improvement.
- Support the team to engage and collaborate with customers and stakeholders.
- Creating visibility of quality, predictability, and flow using metrics to show progress.
- Support the Product Owner in refining the product backlog.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- At least 2 years in a scrum master or equivariant role
- Product ownership experience
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification
- Scrum Master Certification
- Excellent prioritisation and forecasting skills
- Strong growth mindset, and Lean capability
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams
What we also offer
- Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
- Discounts on Asteron Life & Vero insurance
- Flexible leave of up to four days per year in addition to annual leave
- Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
- Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance
- $250 annually for gym membership or hobbies
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to join the employee share plan
About Suncorp NZ
We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.
If this role sounds like you, apply online today!
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