Technical Product Owner - Property (Fixed Term)

About the Company At Trade Me, we are dedicated to connecting Kiwis and helping them create the lives they desire. Whether it involves significant milestones such as finding a home, securing a job, or purchasing a vehicle, or smaller tasks like locating the perfect bedside table or selling unused items, our vision is to be the first place Kiwis turn to for their needs. About the Role We are currently offering a 12-month fixed-term opportunity in our Trade Me Property - Homes team for a Technical Product Owner. This role, which is set to commence in late August, is pivotal in achieving exceptional customer and commercial outcomes. As a critical leader and advocate for both customers and products within our Product Engineering team, you will take ownership of results. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that teams focus on the right initiatives, making informed trade-off decisions based on value and impact, and being accountable for delivering outcomes that align with our key metrics. You will collaborate closely with various teams to prioritize and refine the product roadmap and backlog, manage dependencies, and ensure the systems we rely on remain robust, resilient, and stable. What You Can Expect from This Role In this role, you will: - Facilitate the definition of platform goals and strategies, including guiding principles, desired outcomes, and opportunities through a product mindset. - Build and maintain a flexible, value-driven product roadmap that aligns with the platform strategy while managing complex dependencies and competing priorities. - Serve as the primary point of contact between the business and the squads, ensuring maximum value is attained and risks are mitigated. - Balance considerations of value, viability, feasibility, and usability while being accountable for the short-term roadmap and committed outcomes of product delivery. - Monitor, measure, and evaluate the health, performance, and user experience of your products, supporting and prioritizing continuous improvements. What You Will Bring to Our Team To be successful in this role, you should have: - A minimum of 5 years of experience leading Product Engineering teams in an agile development environment, with a solid understanding of product, design, and engineering practices. - A proven track record of creating flexible, value-driven product roadmaps that clarify direction, define opportunities, and deliver measurable results. - A background in software development or testing, with knowledge of the platforms essential for delivering customer value, such as web and mobile technologies, communication platforms, and cloud solutions. - A results-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, allowing you to convey ideas clearly, listen attentively, and enhance team communication proactively. Benefits At Trade Me, we believe in supporting our employees in various ways, including: - Flexibility: We embrace flexible working arrangements and recommend being in the office 60% of the time. We also provide a home office setup and a utilities allowance to ensure your comfort. - Wellness: We care about your physical and mental well-being and offer a range of resources to support you. - Leave: We provide generous leave options, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day one. - Social Opportunities: We value team camaraderie and organize regular events, including company-paid lunches on payday, Friday drinks, annual awards, and celebrations. - Learning and Development: We are committed to your growth, offering on-the-job training, formal education, and mentoring from day one. We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest. Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and foster a flexible workplace where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.