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IT Operations & Support Manager - NIWA
Wellington
FULL TIME
November 6, 2024
What we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations & Support Manager with strong leadership and soft skills, with a technical background in operational IT. Experience managing both on-premises and cloud systems with a strong technical background or experience in the research sector.
You will be joining our highly skilled and experienced country wide IT Management Team, and the role is based in Wellington. The role leads a team of Administrators, Engineers, Support staff and IT professionals who deliver solutions enabling the future of environmental research for all New Zealanders.
You will be involved with the management and support of NIWA's infrastructure and systems throughout New Zealand, including the systems on our two science vessels, ensuring a robust, resilient, and secure information technology environment is maintained.
What you will bring
- Strong management experience
- Change control and process management skills
- Understanding of modern practices such as CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code
- Operational incident management
- Operational Cyber Security fundamentals
- Ability to mentor staff through their careers
- Strong technical background Information Technology systems and operations
- Ability to fit into an established team of talented management staff
- A team player with a good sense of humour and a "Can do" attitude and able to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
If the above sounds like you; if you are an experienced, motivated, disciplined, and reliable IT Operations & Support manager with a strong customer service ethic and want to be part of a professional and progressive team, making an important contribution to New Zealand science, then this could be your next career move.
We do not expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but do not meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch!
NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.
NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
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