Senior Systems Engineer - Infrastructure

About the Company At Massey University, we are committed to redefining how we deliver IT services. Our goal is to transition to a sustainable and modern technology platform that enhances the overall experience for our staff and students. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) to join our team and play a significant role in this transformation. About the Role The Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) will bring technical subject matter expertise across virtual infrastructure, public cloud platforms, and core systems that support our business functions. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of technology standards, guidelines, and strategies within your domain. Collaboration across teams is essential to ensure a cohesive approach to our infrastructure services. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership within the Infrastructure team, balancing standard operations with innovation and optimizing systems through automation. What You Will Do - Support the Principal Engineer in the design, provisioning, operation, security, and management of infrastructure systems. - Ensure service availability and lead improvements using both established and emerging technologies. - Maintain the security and privacy of users and systems. - Enhance user experiences through effective sourcing, implementation, and automation. - Provide high-quality technical advice and leadership. - Support strategic alignment through various change initiatives. - Collaborate across teams to achieve shared goals and strategic objectives. Who You Are - You hold a tertiary qualification in IT, business management, or possess equivalent experience. - You have at least five years of experience in a senior engineering or related role, working with both physical and virtual infrastructure, public cloud platforms, and enterprise-scale data storage. - You are familiar with large, complex environments that include hybrid infrastructure (cloud and on-premises). - You possess a solid understanding of strategic IT issues, particularly within educational or government contexts. - You have a proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute effectively to projects. - You are comfortable with ambiguity and can adapt to a changing environment. - You have experience with incident, problem, change, release, and capacity management processes. What’s in it for You? - Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme. - Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave. - A subsidized Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family. - Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation center and gym. - Staff discounts at a variety of commercial and retail businesses across New Zealand. - Access to an on-campus crèche/daycare facility for staff dependents at the Manawatū campus. The salary range for this full-time position is $80,894 – $113,805 per annum, depending on skills and experience. While we prefer candidates to be based at our Palmerston North campus, we are open to remote candidates who can be onsite 1–2 days per week. Join us in making a meaningful impact on Massey University’s digital transformation.