Web team manager

Dunedin City Council

Ōtepoti Dunedin really is one of the world’s great small cities. We’re a small city with a big town vibe. We’re a place where greeting strangers is socially expected and helping each other is just what we do. We’re visionary, creating cutting edge industries through technology and the health sector to create jobs, careers and lifestyles. Everyone who lives here recognises the special characteristics that make Otepoti Dunedin the place we want to live and call home.

Are you passionate about leading and developing teams? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, taking ownership and initiative? If so, we invite you to step into the role of Web Team Manager for 9 months on fixed-term parental leave cover. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to manage our web team through some exciting projects and make a positive contribution to our community. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

The opportunity

As the Web Team Manager, you will be responsible for managing our accomplished team of developers, implementing our web strategy/project plan and ensuring a high standard of user experience across our online experiences including our intranet and digital workspace applications.

You will work collaboratively with the team and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure our websites are up to date and provide advice, training, and support to website content creators. Using strong problem-solving skills and incorporating user feedback, you will lead the team to continuously improve our services.

Ideally you will have

  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, inspiring them to deliver high-quality solutions focused on the user experience.
  • The ability to develop a team environment in which team members are empowered to perform at their best.
  • Ability to maintain a broad perspective and align team goals with the organisational strategic objectives. Skilled at providing advice on the best methods for online engagement and presentation of content.
  • The ability to convey goals, expectations and feedback to team members and other members of the organisation clearly and effectively.
  • Possess a strong customer focus and passion for delivering high-quality online experiences which meet the needs and expectations of our users.

What we offer

  • 9 month Fixed-term, Parental Leave cover.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Check out our benefits page here for more information DCC careers | Benefits.

Salary range: $103,211 - $121,425

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Job Details

Reference #

Posted on

10 Jun 2026

Closes on

21 Jun 2026 23:00

Location(s)

Civic Centre

Expertise

Communications & Marketing

Work type(s)

Fixed Term Full Time

Benefits

Salary/Compensation

Additional superannuation

Career development

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Work/Life balance

Five weeks annual leave, additional paid parental leave, wellbeing support

Make a difference

Support our ambitious carbon zero goals

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