Systems Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Do you have experience leading technical teams
- Are you looking for a fixed-term full-time role for 6 months
- Have you got a solid understanding of on-prem and cloud Systems Infrastructure management challenges and industry trends
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Systems Manager to join the Infrastructure team within Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a 6-month fixed-term full-time contract.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the management and maintenance of key systems and technology infrastructure ensuring operational stability and security that meets the needs of the University.
- Help the team to plan and deliver Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions 2026 programme of work including the datacentre virtualisation and HPC refresh projects.
- Provide leadership HR management and staff development for the Systems team.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You should be an enthusiastic leader with a background in managing technical teams. Your skills and experience will enable you to guide the Systems team in providing a secure flexible and robust technology foundation that supports innovation integration collaboration and operational excellence.
Key requirements:
- Experience leading technical teams.
- A solid understanding of on-prem and cloud Systems Infrastructure management challenges and industry trends.
- A proven track record of successful delivery in a large enterprise IT environment.
- Strong communication and engagement with direct reports management customers vendors and key stakeholders.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:09 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ash McPherson Manu Tāiko - Associate Director Cloud & Infrastructure ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
