Infrastructure Specialist

Department Of Internal Affairs

Job Location:

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 117734 - 146513

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Archives and National Library
Branch: Partnerships & Commissions
Salary: $117734 - $146513

Shape the Systems That Power New Zealands Digital Memory

E ngā mana e ngā reo e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā nau mai haere mai.
Greetings to the many authorities voices and experts of the world.

Archives New Zealand and the National Library are home to some of the nations most important taonga - but without robust infrastructure that knowledge cant be kept safe accessible or secure. As our next Infrastructure Specialist youll take the lead on making sure our digital delivery systems are strong resilient and future-ready.

In this role youll lead key infrastructure initiatives uplift our security and observability practices and work across multiple digital platforms to support our online systems. Youll also collaborate closely with other teams to embed secure high-performing hosting and delivery solutions while driving improvements that make our services even better for users.

This role sits at the intersection of technology leadership and hands-on platform management offering the chance to make a direct impact in a nationally significant digital environment.

What were looking for

Were seeking a confident infrastructure and systems specialist with:

Proven experience in digital infrastructure systems management including product and platform lifecycle oversight

Strong working knowledge of networking firewalls observability tooling and secure infrastructure design in unix windows cloud and on-prem contexts

Experience leading improvements across infrastructure product backlogs and aligning delivery with digital strategy

Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices and an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle

Excellent relationship management and vendor coordination skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with high-volume delivery systems for web applications and data service environments

Strong systems data analysis skills

An understanding of archival practices and library contexts is a bonus but not essential

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to work effectively with Māori

Youll be the kind of person who thrives on solving complex problems enjoys leading technical change and understands how good systems design supports better user outcomes.

Applications close:5pm 17 December 2025

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We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are supported to succeed.

Hikoia te whetū hikoia te marama ka rere ka rere.
Stride over the stars. Stride over the moon take flight.

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DescriptionType: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Archives and National Library Branch: Partnerships & Commissions Salary: $117734 - $146513Shape the Systems That Power New Zealands Digital MemoryE ngā mana e ngā reo e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e w...