Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become part of a team of passionate travellers and technologists bringing people together, using the world’s leading business travel marketplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we embrace the richness of diversity, showing up authentically to create a positive impact. 

Make an Impact 

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Engineering and other stream leaders to ensure that teams are optimally resourced, engaged, and aligned with company goals. You will also play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, contributing to overall employee engagement and retention. 

What you'll get to do 

• Support engineering teams, focusing on recruitment, development, and performance management. 

• Supporting team leads to ensure team commitments commitments are met in alignment with company goals and operating principles. 

• Collaborate with leadership within our Booking for Business Experience stream to resource teams effectively and support delivery targets. 

• Work with leadership to improve our data culture, employee wellbeing, and create an inclusive and frictionless work environment. 

• Promote an ongoing learning environment that enhances employee engagement, improves retention, and drives organisational success. 

• Provide coaching and support engineers in their development to help them achieve their goals. 

• Partner with People and Culture (PPC) to align broader company programs. 

• Lead or become a core member within our Community of Practice in a relevant technical area, setting standards and ensuring consistency across teams. 

What you will bring 

• Proven experience in leading technical teams and supporting delivery leads in the management of complex projects. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels. 
• An understanding of learning frameworks and training tools. 
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development. 

At Serko we aim to create a place where people can come and do their best work.  This means you’ll be operating in an environment with great tools and support to enable you to perform at the highest level of your abilities, producing high-quality, and delivering innovative and efficient results. We are committed to building an environment where our people are engaged, continuously improving, and encouraged to make an impact. 

Some of the benefits of working at Serko are: 

• A competitive base salary and discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance 

•  KiwiSaver covered with employee contributions match up to 3% of salary, and life insurance 

• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance, access to a confidential support, guidance and counselling service, wellbeing and voluntary leave, and free flu shots. 

• Parental Leave Coverage: 20 weeks on full pay, return-to-work support, plus partners 3 weeks of paid leave. 

• Focus on development: Access to a learning & development platform, committed budget and opportunity for you to own your own career pathways. 

Serko is an NZ Immigration Accredited employer and holds the NZ Advanced GenderTick Accreditation.