Assistant Equipment Manager Hardware

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes for the Defence family

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Defence Equipment Management Organisation (DEMO) within the New Zealand Defence Force, is seeking a role to manage the full life cycle of IT hardware for deployable equipment across the tri-services. You will support Equipment Manager and ensure records, procurement, and lifecycle planning are maintained.

The role requires strong IT understanding, budgeting and vendor management, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive DEMO culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels and articulate technical requirements to non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail and exceptional planning and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding or background within IT.
• Understanding in finance management, including managing a large budget, contracts and software/hardware licensing agreements.
• Experience or understanding of equipment management, with experience of providing and managing maintenance and logistic support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand flow-on effect of actions and apply sound judgement, initiative, and common sense to situations.
• Basic skills in SAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Providing input from capability concept phase, through acquisition and into service life support, including procurement, disposal and replacement.
• Keeping up-to-date records and administration of current IT hardware holdings.
• Raising purchase orders for IT hardware procurement.
• Investigating and initiating new IT hardware concepts for possible implementation.
• Assisting with the management of budgets, contracts, and IT hardware.
• Communicating with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Skills

IT knowledge

Budget & contracts

Equipment management

Communication

Planning & problem solving

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be supporting the Equipment Manager Command and Control Computers in the full life cycle of IT hardware with Defence Equipment Management Organisation (DEMO) as part of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). This role helps manage a wide range of operational non-platform IT hardware for the tri-services for deployable equipment.

• Providing practical input from the capability concept phase, through acquisition and into service life support, including procurement, disposal and replacement.
• Keeping up-to-date records and administration of current IT hardware holdings.
• Raising purchase orders for IT Hardware procurement.
• Investigating and initiating new IT hardware concepts for possible implementation.
• Assisting with the management of budgets, contracts, and IT hardware.
• Communicating with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

We are a great bunch of people who manage equipment that is critical to New Zealand's defence. We are committed to building a DEMO culture where we strive to be better every day, inspire others to succeed and are proud of the work we do for New Zealand. Our Recognition and Rewards programme creates an environment where employees feel valued, appreciated and inspired to do their best. We have a leadership team committed to the development of our people and you will find that learning opportunities abound at DEMO. Combined with a calendar of cultural events, DEMO offers a great work environment where you can realise your full potential.

The salary for this role ranges from $83,507-$92,111, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. It is advised to apply early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close ahead of time due to a high volume of applicants.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will have the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and be able to clearly articulate technical requirements to non-technical audiences. This role requires someone who is highly organised, has great attention to detail, and exceptional planning and problem-solving skills. Ideally you will also have:

• An understanding or background within IT.
• An understanding in finance management, including managing a large budget, contracts and software and hardware licensing agreements.
• Experience or understanding of equipment management, with experience of providing and managing maintenance and logistic support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand flow-on effect of actions and apply sound judgement, initiative, and common sense to situations.
• Basic skills in SAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to travel domestically on occasion. You need to have a Class 1 Full Driver's Licence.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website. NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Higher Level Security Clearance

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
• You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level. If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.