• Lead cloud automation and infrastructure optimisation.
• Work with a values-driven and forward-thinking team.
• 2 Permanant Full Time Positions Available

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury 

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.  

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

As the Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the evolution of Environment Canterbury's hybrid cloud platforms, ensuring seamless integration, performance optimisation, and cost efficiency. This role combines strategic direction and hands-on technical leadership to enhance private and public cloud infrastructures while maintaining security and system health. Key accountabilities include mentoring team members in best practices, improving end-user device and identity management strategies, and ensuring robust network infrastructure for optimal performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to define and implement future cloud strategies.
• Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Manage identity, device, and network infrastructure across hybrid environments.
• Enhance the security and resilience of systems through innovative solutions.
• Engage with vendors and stakeholders to align cloud services with business needs.

Mōu │ About You 

You are a seasoned cloud and on-prem professional with a strong foundation in hybrid environments and security practices. A collaborative technical leader, you thrive on mentoring teams and aligning technical solutions with organisational goals. Your expertise in IaC, identity management, and network optimization sets you apart as a forward-thinking innovator.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   

• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management and design.
• Advanced knowledge of IaC, security protocols, and identity management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimisation and resilience.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha  | Working at Environment Canterbury   

Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. 

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.  

Applications close on Wednesday 5 February. We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.    

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.   

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can