IT Systems Administrator

Open Country Dairy; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Country Dairy in New Zealand is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join the IT team. This hands-on role provides day-to-day support, maintenance and optimisation across our IT infrastructure, systems and user environments, spanning on-premise and cloud environments across multiple sites.

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you will help ensure our systems remain secure, reliable and available. We welcome 3–7 years of systems administration experience, with strong Windows Server,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

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

Open Country represents the very best of the New Zealand dairy industry. We are the country’s second largest milk processor and the world’s second largest exporter of whole milk powders.

Since 2004 we have been producing superior quality dairy ingredients that are used worldwide in a variety of food, beverage and nutritional applications.

We have processing sites at Awarua (Invercargill), Whanganui, Horotiu (near Hamilton) and Waharoa (near Matamata), with a support office in Auckland.

Open Country represents the very best of the New Zealand dairy industry. We are the country’s second largest milk processor and the world’s second largest exporter of whole milk powders.

Since 2004 we have been producing superior quality dairy ingredients that are used worldwide in a variety of food, beverage and nutritional applications.

We have processing sites at Awarua (Invercargill), Whanganui, Horotiu (near Hamilton) and Waharoa (near Matamata), with a support office in Auckland.

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