Systems Engineer
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Systems Engineer position is a full‑time, permanent role, and we are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and support across EIT enterprise information systems. This role exists to ensure our systems remain secure, reliable, and aligned with the needs of our people, ākonga, and wider organisation. You’ll support business continuity, drive system improvements, and act as a technical expert across multiple platforms while engaging collaboratively with teams across the institute.
The appointing salary for this role will be negotiable, depending on skills and experience.
The Systems Engineer is based in our Digital team, reporting to the Systems Delivery Team Leader, and will be responsible for:
- Providing high‑level system support, maintenance, and performance monitoring.
- Ensuring business continuity and managing incidents, problems, and system changes.
- Leading system development initiatives, analysis, documentation, and implementation of new technologies.
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and cross‑training across the IT Services team.
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong systems engineering expertise across Windows, Microsoft server environments, networking, and/or enterprise compute infrastructure.
- Experience with SQL, databases, Linux, Apple environments, and security principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters in plain language.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.
- A commitment to continuous learning, relationship building, and supporting a positive team culture.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
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