Play a key part in building and improving information/data services and processes that help us ensure New Zealanders have quality data and statistics.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead, design, and champion the provision of technical engineering practices which supports the organisation's objectivesProvide expert consultancy services to business and projects in a multisystem environmentTake a leadership role by mentoring, coaching, and peer reviewing other members in the team and the Systems Engineering & Design GuildWork flexibly - including family-friendly hoursPermanent Wellington based role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to FridayAbout UsTaturanga Aotearoa Stats NZ are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, race, ability, religion, and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves.
BenefitsDevelop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)An environment where we can all be leaders, where your ideas and input are encouragedContribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa3 extra leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)Various social, network and support groups (toastmasters, multi-cultural, social club)Modern, collaborative spaces in central city-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needsTe tunga | The roleThis role is a key part of the Collections Service Line in Technology Services at Stats NZ. We work on various systems processing our data.
You will work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams, helping us implement our vision, working with the wider community of System Engineers growing the effectiveness of our technology services and processes.
You will have a proven track record as a Senior System Engineer in a hybrid cloud environment, combining strong back-office systems and network operations engineering experience with solid business user support acumen.
Your passion for learning will be seen through your initiatives to learn new tools and products, keeping ahead of the latest developments, and finding ways to continuously improve current processes and standards.
Required ExperienceWe want to see the following in your cover letter and CV any information relating to:
Relevant technical experienceExperience in SQL Database AdministrationStrong skills in Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering including server provisioning, maintaining regular patching schedule, support, and maintenance in a hybrid Azure and Linux environmentsExperience and skills in cloud network managementExperience in automation, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesA good understanding of Cyber security and hardening the servers.Strong Experience in setting up and managing Azure Infrastructure ServicesStrong Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Docker and/or KubernetesSetting, maintaining, and improving the standards of the environment and promote adherenceAbility to work within and support a multi-located businessGreat work commitment, tenacity, resilience, and a pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skillsAbout Tatauranga Aotearoa - Stats NZTatauranga Aotearoa - Stats NZ is a Central Government employer of around 1400 people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistical outputs to support the decisions that the Government, Maori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs and New Zealanders make every day. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyWe encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.
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