• Are you the kind of person who lives and breathes IT infrastructure and networks?

  • Collaborative and supportive team

  • Work for an organisation making a difference

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Information and Communication Technology, the Technical Operations Lead will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and secure operation of EECA’s IT infrastructure and networks.

In this role you will:

  • Design, implement, maintain and support EECA’s IT Infrastructure, ensuring best-fit solutions for current and future requirements;
  • Work closely with the wider ICT team, providing technical leadership and break/fix support;
  • Develop and apply architectural design standards;
  • Implement best-practices; ensuring compliance with industry standards;
  • Manage relationships with IT partners;

He kōrero mōu | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Five or more years’ experience in IT operations / infrastructure capability with broad knowledge of IT systems, networking, platforms, and architectures;
  • Experience managing and administering M365 and O365 technologies;
  • Project Management, Customer Service & Stakeholder Management skills.
  • Friendly ‘can-do’ attitude with a team player mentality and collaborative working style.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou  | What we offer

An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders. 

  • Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
  • Access to a well-utilised social club
  • An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.

Mō mātou | About us

EECA’s mission is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. We are Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao – Guardian of the energy. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways. Our desired outcome is a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

In order to get there, key strategic objectives are:

  • Energy efficiency first
  • Empower energy users
  • Accelerate renewable energy

You can read more about what who we are at Who we are - About EECA | EECA(external link)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at careers@eeca.govt.nz, Applications Close: 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 May, 2024.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.

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