IT System Engineer

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance If you have excellent problem-solving skills combined with a passion for IT systems, then this is the role for you! At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there. We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it. The Opportunity We are looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology team on a permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office. The purpose of this position is to provide infrastructure support and systems engineering for ORC physical and cloud-based infrastructure. As an IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for: Providing up to date and reliable infrastructure to support ORC business systems Providing technical specialist services on business systems projects Ensuring IT infrastructure systems are meeting the needs of support staff, management, and customers Monitoring all end user devices and servers to ensure they have appropriate virus and malware protection installed About You Our ideal candidate will have: A relevant tertiary qualification Certification in MCSE or similar Microsoft certification 5 years’ experience in an IT services environment, including systems engineering roles 5 years’ experience working with enterprise Systems, Networks and Telephony Proven experience working with and overseeing delivery from vendor partners We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background. To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as: Flexible work opportunities Life Insurance Superannuation Competitive remuneration packages Applications close: Tuesday 4 August 2026 Annual Package NZD $86,850.00 - $102,000.00 All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr