Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist

Wellington City Council; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Wellington City Council is seeking a Cloud and Infrastructure Specialist to bolster our modern, hybrid cloud environment. You will manage AWS and Azure workloads, on‑premise systems, and drive security, automation, and cost optimisation.

Join a collaborative ICT team delivering reliable services to staff and the community, with on‑call support and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic capital city.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a similar cloud/infrastructure role.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Ability to work in change-controlled enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) and on‑premise infrastructure.
• Maintain secure, well-governed infrastructure aligned to cybersecurity frameworks and PCI DSS.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code practices and repositories.
• Support 24/7 on‑call roster and incident response.
• Deliver proactive infrastructure support including monitoring and SLA fulfilment.
• Lead automation and pipeline development to boost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across cloud platforms and infrastructure services.
• Contribute to change management and production audit activities.
• Mentor ICT staff and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Hybrid cloud

Infrastructure automation

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

PowerShell

Python scripting

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

PKI

Networking fundamentals

Backup & DR

Cybersecurity concepts

Incident management

Change control

Communication skills

Audit/compliance (PCI DSS)

Education

Degree in IT/CS or equivalent

Tools

Terraform or equivalent

Job description

The Customer and Community Group is focused on building a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering essential services that enhance the social, cultural, and recreational life ofPōneke.

Within this group, the Digital and Technology team brings Council services to life through smart digital innovation and connected information systems. Our work underpins the Long-Term Plan, helping Wellingtonians live, work, and play in an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital. Guided by human-centred design, we deliver the platforms, digital services, and ICT support that keep the organisation running and the city moving.

The ICT Infrastructure teamis responsible forthe design, operation, and continuous improvement of Council’s hybrid cloud andon-premiseenvironments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and enterprise infrastructure platforms. The team plays a critical role in enabling secure, reliable, and scalable digital services across Council and Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs), while also contributing significantly to cybersecurity maturity and resilience.

Theysupport the continuous operation of enterprise applications and ensure a stable, secure, and high-performing environment for staff, partners, and the wider community.

This role sits at the heart of that capability.

Āu ake mahi | What you’ll do

As a Cloud and Infrastructure Specialist, you willleveragemodern cloud technologies to enhance Council operations, with a strong focus on security, scalability, cost optimisation, and operational reliability across hybrid environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) alongside on-premise infrastructure
• Ensuring secure, stable, and well-governed infrastructure aligned to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST) and compliance requirements (including PCI DSS)
• Maintaining and improving Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent) practices and repositories
• Supporting 24/7 on-call roster and contributing to incident response and critical event support
• Delivering proactive and reactive infrastructure support, including monitoring, incident management, and service request fulfilment within SLAs
• Leading automation and pipeline development to improve operational efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement across cloud platforms, systems, and infrastructure services
• Supporting change management processes to ensure safe, auditable production changes
• Contributing to technical documentation and knowledge management across ICT Infrastructure
• Participating in audit activities, including security, compliance, and environment reviews
• Mentoring and supporting other ICT staff and sharing technical knowledge across teams

You will work across a modern enterprise stack including:

• Microsoft Azure (including Entra, Defender and Sentinel)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Windows Server (2008–2025)
• PowerShell and Python scripting and automation
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, identity and authentication services
• Networking and database fundamentals
• Backup and disaster recovery platforms
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (4+ years in a similar role)
• Strong hands‑on experience in enterprise cloud environments (AWS and Azure)
• Proven experience in infrastructure automation and IaC
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation practices
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (cloud + on-premise)
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and operational support capability
• Experience working within change‑controlled enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Experience working with audit processes and compliance frameworks (including PCI DSS)

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• flexible working options
• health and wellbeing support
• Council staff discounts
• a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.If you candemonstratethe skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process isequitablefor everyone.

Details

Reference number: 53341

Location(s): Wellington CBD, Wellington suburbs, All of Wellington

Expertise: Information technology and information management