IT Systems Administrator

Open Country Dairy Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Country Dairy Ltd is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Auckland. This hands-on role maintains and optimises our IT infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring secure, reliable systems for operations.

You will manage servers, networks and user access, support Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, and drive automation to improve efficiency. 3–7 years of relevant experience and strong Windows and Azure knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ systems administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Azure and networking.
• PowerShell or Business Central experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining IT infrastructure, servers, networks and cloud environments.
• Supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and business systems.
• Managing user access, system upgrades, backups and security.
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Improving efficiency through automation and system enhancements.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

Networking

PowerShell

Business Central

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

Networking

PowerShell

Business Central

Job description

About The Company

Open Country Dairy is New Zealand's largest independent dairy manufacturer, producing a wide range of dairy ingredients and products for global markets. Since 2004, we have built a reputation for quality, operational excellence, and innovation, backed by modern manufacturing facilities and a strong commitment to our people.

About The Role

We’re looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join the Open Country IT team. This is a hands‑on role providing day‑to‑day support, maintenance and optimisation across our IT infrastructure, systems and user environments. You’ll work across on‑premise and cloud infrastructure and provide technical support across multiple operational sites.

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable and available. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining IT infrastructure, servers, networks and cloud environments
• Supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and business systems
• Managing user access, system upgrades, backups and security
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Improving efficiency through automation and system enhancements

About You

You’ll be a proactive problem solver who enjoys getting hands‑on with technology and can work confidently across a varied IT environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 3–7 years’ systems administration experience
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365
• Experience with Azure and networking
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• PowerShell or Business Central experience is an advantage