Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise Services

• Enterprise Services
• University Services
• Palmerston North / Wellington

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Professional Grade 8 94210 - 126536
University Services
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-time

Position Overview

A challenging and growing leadership role at the centre of IT change - Define how Massey’s IT enterprise services evolve and develop!

We are reshaping the way we deliver IT services at Massey University and are looking for an experienced technical leader as Principal Engineer, Enterprise Service. You’ll be a seasoned professional with broad experience across Linux, Microsoft365 and others as enterprise systems AND understand AI technically. Your expertise will be crucial in this opportunity to make a significant impact in our transition to a sustainable and modern technology environment. 

Mō wai mātou | About Us 

We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry.    Our IT Services team is evolving under new leadership, with a focus on enabling the university to meet its strategic goals. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role 

The Principal Systems Engineer (Enterprise Services) provides authoritative subject matter expertise and acts as the technical lead in their domain including Linux, Microsoft365 and AI at Massey. You will contribute to the technology roadmap, shape standards and guidelines for your domain and help inform others and ensure a joined-up approach to all aspects of the services. You’ll also act as a mentor to others in the Enterprise Services team enabling an effective balance of standard operating with new, between innovation and tried and tested and across optimisation and automation. 

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do 

• Assist the Practice Lead in design, provision, operation, security and management of your domain 
• Act as the technical lead across all aspects of enterprise systems 
• Ensure service availability and manage improvements and innovative uses of available technologies 
• Ensure security and privacy of users and services 
• Enable improved user experiences through effective sourcing, implementation, and automation 
• Provide expert advice 
• Drive change through technical, and strategic alignment 
• Assist in influencing attitudes, decisions and actions 
• Mentor others in your team 
• Collaborate to meet strategies, plans and targets 

• Tertiary qualified in IT or business management, or equivalent experience 
• Extensive leadership experience in IT, particularly in applications and integration 
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a principal engineer or related position in Microsoft365, Linux or similar enterprise services 
• Proven ability to contribute effectively to projects and stakeholder relationships 
• Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty and, crucially, challenging change 
• Knowledge of strategic IT issues, especially in educational or government contexts 

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme 
• Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave 
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family 
• Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities 
• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ 
• Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus 

This is a full-time (37.5hrs), Grade 8 ($94,210 - $126,536) role preferably based at the Palmerston North campus. Massey's Wellington campus can be an option with the requirement of at least 1 day per week in Palmerston North.

Join us and lead a key part of Massey University’s digital transformation!

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