DevOps Engineer

Absolute IT; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute IT in Wellington Central is seeking a DevOps Engineer to develop, support, and enhance secure internal digital solutions on a fixed-term basis until mid-2027, with potential extension. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver agile, reliable, and maintainable systems that improve operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how systems work, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering practical solutions that make a real difference while

Qualifications

• IT-related qualification or degree and a curious mindset.
• Experience with Microsoft tech (SharePoint, Power Platform).
• Knowledge of SQL/Dataverse/Snowflake and data modelling.
• Familiarity with DevOps, agile delivery, and operations support.
• Strong documentation skills across diagrams and docs.
• Scripting experience (Python/PowerShell) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure internal business solutions.
• Develop automation workflows to improve efficiency.
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot applications and platform services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, process maps and diagrams.
• Follow DevOps, security, privacy, and service-management best practices.

Skills

Microsoft technologies (SharePoint, PA

Power Apps / Power Pages / Power Autom

Databases & data modelling

DevOps & Agile delivery

Documentation skills

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Tools

Azure

Foundry

Copilot

GitHub

Power Automate

Job description

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Absolute IT – Wellington Central, North Island

Our public sector client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to develop, support, and enhance secure internal digital solutions, joining on a fixed-term basis until mid-2027, with the possibility of extension.
This role involves working closely with stakeholders and teams to deliver agile, reliable, and maintainable solutions that improve operational efficiency. We're particularly interested in candidates who enjoy understanding how systems work, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing practical solutions that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure internal business solutions
• Develop automation workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot applications and platform services
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, process maps, and solution diagrams
• Follow DevOps, security, privacy, and service management best practices

About the Role

Our public sector client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to develop, support, and enhance secure internal digital solutions, joining on a fixed-term basis until mid-2027, with the possibility of extension.
This role involves working closely with stakeholders and teams to deliver agile, reliable, and maintainable solutions that improve operational efficiency. We're particularly interested in candidates who enjoy understanding how systems work, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing practical solutions that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure internal business solutions
• Develop automation workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot applications and platform services
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, process maps, and solution diagrams
• Follow DevOps, security, privacy, and service management best practices

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualification in IT or a related discipline, with a curious mindset and passion for continuous improvement
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, particularly SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate
• Knowledge of databases and data modelling (SQL, Dataverse, Snowflake, or similar)
• Knowledge of DevOps, agile delivery practices, and supporting system operations
• Strong documentation skills, including technical documentation, diagrams, and process flows
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, etc.) advantageous; exposure to Azure, Foundry, Copilot, GitHub, or personal project portfolios highly regarded

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.