Senior Web Developer / Programmer, Ministry for Culture and Heritage

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some high profile government websites including www.TeAra.govt.nz [1], www.nzhistory.net [2] and www.nzlive.com [3]. Initially you will be working on the migration of one of our websites to Drupal. The position requires a good knowledge of PHP, MySQL and Apache. Experience with Drupal is essential.

The position reports to the Chief Information Officer and will work with a junior web developer, and in close liaison with our website teams.

An understanding of the E-Government Web Guidelines and website accessibility issues and some knowledge of and interest in the cultural sector would also be an advantage.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s role is to help make our culture visible and accessible. It is responsible for providing advice to the New Zealand government on cultural matters. It assists government in its provision and management of cultural resources for the benefit of all New Zealanders by funding a range of cultural agencies, and through the direct delivery of various cultural and heritage products and services.

The job description and associated person specification is available on our website www.mch.govt.nz [4] or by phoning Moana Tupaea on 04 495 4585.

Applications should be addressed to Vacancy 2008/20, Corporate Services, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington or emailed to moana.tupaea@mch.govt.nz [5]

Applications close on Monday 30 June.