Product Owner

Looking to work with a great team to make a real impact? 

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Product Owner with a deep understanding of software discovery and delivery practices to join our Product Owner team at Totara. 

Our learning Management system holds enormous potential, and we need your skills in identifying customer and business needs to unlock it. You'll collaborate closely with our technical and design leads, guiding one of our development teams to deliver work that drive results for our users and business. 

By taking an outcome-driven approach, you'll lead your team through discovery and delivery, ensuring solutions align with our customers' needs and business goals. You’re a collaborative team player who proactively supports your team and peers to grow and succeed. 

This is more than just a job—it’s a product leadership opportunity with the power to drive meaningful growth for both Totara and our global Technology Partners. 

About You 

You're a natural leader with a passion for delivering high-quality products that make a difference. You’ll bring: 

• 1+ years' experience as a Product Owner, successfully delivering software with cross-functional development teams. 
• A solid grasp of Product Ownership methodologies and practices, with the ability to support and coach others. 
• Hands-on knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies, and a strong understanding of software development and web technologies. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. 
• A strong business sense balanced with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• A proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle. 

Who We Are 

Totara is a multicultural product company that values openness and honesty, innovation and collaboration. Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, we are a team of 90+, with teams in the USA and UK.

Since 2011, our mission has been to help organisations experience the freedom to innovate and adapt by creating open and flexible Learning Development and HR software. As the impacts of COVID-19 shift the workplace experience, we believe effective learning and talent management tools has never been more essential to empowering thriving workforces.

Totara’s products – used by over 1,800 organisations like USDA, Indeed, Pepsi, Red Hat, JetBlue, Yamaha, and more – are built by a team of passionate and talented people to meet this challenge.

What We Offer 

Totara is what it is because of it people. Our goal is to provide the spaces and support for our people to do their best work, be recognised and rewarded fairly, and be celebrated as part of our team. Joining our team means joining the pursuit to create effective and engaging learning workplaces for all. We’re growing and are looking for people who are excited about making an impact on the global stage and are passionate about working in the software product industry. 

Working at Totara, you’ll have: 

• An inspiring and productive multicultural work environment with high autonomy and flat hierarchies. 
• A collegiate and creative team who are passionate about solving our users most important problems. 
• Attractive salary, commitment to your professional development and flexible working. 
• Strong support from a highly-skilled, well-connected and experienced international team. 
• A well-being allowance to help you thrive at work and in life.
• Health insurance to cover for the unexpected. 
• Birthday leave so you can celebrate another year of being you!
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Years public holidays to make sure you have a great break.