Digital Workspace Engineer

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking a Digital Workspace Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, reliable digital workplace solutions. You will deliver modern platforms and services, guide stakeholders, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining security and cost control.

The role is based in Auckland or Wellington with flexibility for enterprise-scale deployments and collaboration across a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and supporting secure, enterprise-grade solutions within complex environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AI technologies, including M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and AI Foundry services.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and enterprise digital workplace platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI and Copilot Studio.
• Development experience across SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Automation runbooks.
• Demonstrated coding or scripting capability in technologies including PowerShell, SQL and TypeScript.
• The ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within agile environments, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of security, quality, and delivery excellence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and technical leadership.
• Public sector experience is desirable.

Skills

Enterprise security

Microsoft AI

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

SPFx

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Automation Runbooks

PowerShell

SQL

TypeScript

Quality-focused

Agile

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Technical leadership

Public sector

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

Kāinga Ora is looking for a Digital Workspace Engineer, to play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the secure, reliable, and cost-effective digital workplace solutions that enable our organisation to operate effectively every day. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting modern digital workspace platforms and services, ensuring employees have access to seamless, secure, and high-performing technology experiences. You'll provide expert technical guidance, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our digital workplace environment. As a trusted subject matter expert, you'll partner with stakeholders across the organisation to provide specialist advice, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement innovative solutions that enhance user experience, productivity, and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology professional who is passionate about modern workplace technologies, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional digital experiences while maintaining strong security, reliability, and cost management practices.

Permanent Auckland or Wellington-based role.

What You Will Bring

• Experience building and supporting secure, enterprise-grade solutions within complex environments


• Knowledge of Microsoft AI technologies, including M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and AI Foundry services


• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and enterprise digital workplace platforms


• Hands-on experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI and Copilot Studio


• Development experience across SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Automation runbooks


• Demonstrated coding or scripting capability in technologies including PowerShell, SQL and TypeScript


• The ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong attention to detail


• Experience working within agile environments, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of security, quality, and delivery excellence


• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills


• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and technical leadership


• Public sector experience is desirable.

Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required by critical projects or incidents is required.

What’s in it for you

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand’s housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive. What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders’ lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa. We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

Our Values Were Developed By Us, For Us. They Unite Us As An Organisation And Guide How We Work Every Day. Our Values Are

• Manaakitanga – People at the Heart


• Mahi Tahi – Better Together


• Whanake – Be Bold

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.