What you will do

As one of Engineers, you will be responsible for providing support for incidents, problems and changes. You will have key involvement in the development of new products and product enhancements as part of a DevOps team. You will work, from time to time, with other product teams to ensure that mutually beneficial goals are achieved.

As part of the Communications and Information Branch you will use a range of technologies to support 14,000 personnel, many of whom are operating in geographically remote or hostile environments to protect your whanau, your country and our environment from harm.

Locations available to be based in are Auckland, Manawatu, Wellington, or Burnham. Please indicate in your cover letter your preferred location.

What we need

Technical skills:

Knowledge of, or exposure to, the following (the more the better):

• Microsoft products (Windows Server, Exchange, Active Directory);
• Any and all aspects of O365 (particularly Endpoint Manager, Exchange Online and Teams);
• Server Monitoring and Management Tools;
• Azure Platform and Azure Stack;
• Enterprise printing;
• Knowledge of NZISM and ITIL.

Experience:

• An IT related degree or certification; and/or;
• Equivalent experience working in an IT environment;
• Experience with IT Security is advantageous;
• Relevant Microsoft certifications is advantageous;
• Working in an Agile framework;
• Describing technical solutions to non-technical audiences.

Who we are

CIS Branch provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Why Us

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family;
• Full time ongoing work;
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
• 5 weeks annual leave per year;
• Flexible working environment and positive culture;
• Opportunities for career development;
• New team with green fields approach;
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page. For further information, contact Craig Watson on 021 961 274.

Please note:

• The NZ Government has announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates covering all employees of the NZDF. Under the mandate, in order to be eligible to work within the NZDF, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated, and proof of your vaccination status will be required.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Tuesday 1 March 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.