Knowledge Management Technical Lead

Environment Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury is seeking an experienced information management professional to lead the technical direction of its M365 suite, including SharePoint, Purview and Content Manager. This fixed-term full-time parental leave cover focuses on governance, information architecture, automation, and secure, discoverable data across the organisation.

You will mentor staff, translate governance requirements into practical solutions, and drive ICT improvements while collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in enterprise information management.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 expertise, including automation and workflow technologies.
• Experience embedding legislative, compliance and governance requirements into system design.
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance experience.
• A qualification in Information Management or Information Systems, with Microsoft certifications viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of M365, SharePoint, Purview and Content Manager platforms.
• Design metadata, taxonomy and information architecture frameworks that improve discoverability and governance.
• Embed legislative, privacy and records management requirements into technical solutions and controls.
• Drive automation and workflow improvements through Power Platform technologies.
• Mentor Knowledge Management Advisors and Officers while providing technical quality assurance and guidance.

Skills

MS 365 expertise

Information governance

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Automation & Power Platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or related field

Microsoft Certifications

Tools

SharePoint

Purview

Content Manager

Power Platform

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Job Category: Environmental Services

• Lead M365, SharePoint, Purview & Content Manager platforms
• Fixed Term | Full time | Parental leave cover
• Flexible work environment with strong development focus

Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga │ About The Role

This is an exciting parental leave cover for an experienced information management professional to provide technical leadership across Environment Canterbury's enterprise knowledge and information management platforms. Reporting to the Knowledge Management Team Leader, you will be the senior technical authority responsible for system configuration, governance, information architecture, automation, and optimisation across our knowledge management environment. Your work will ensure information is secure, discoverable, compliant, and positioned to support future AI-enabled capabilities across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the technical direction of M365, SharePoint, Purview and Content Manager platforms.
• Designing metadata, taxonomy and information architecture frameworks that improve discoverability and governance.
• Embedding legislative, privacy and records management requirements into technical solutions and controls.
• Driving automation and workflow improvements through Power Platform technologies.
• Mentoring Knowledge Management Advisors and Officers while providing technical quality assurance and guidance.

Mōu │ About You

You are a technically strong information management expert who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing system design, and improving how organisations manage and use information. You bring a collaborative approach and can confidently translate governance, legislative and operational requirements into practical system solutions. You'll be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, providing technical leadership, and supporting organisational capability uplift.

You Will Also Bring

• Proven experience managing enterprise information and records systems, including SharePoint and Content Manager.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 expertise, including automation and workflow technologies.
• Experience embedding legislative, compliance and governance requirements into system design.
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance experience.
• A relevant qualification in Information Management, Information Systems or a related field, with Microsoft certifications viewed favourably.

Mātau Ā-Wheako │ Experience

• Minimum five years' experience working within enterprise information management or records management environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Purview and related technologies.
• Experience leading complex configuration, governance and integration initiatives.
• Knowledge of information management legislation, privacy and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting organisational change, system adoption and capability development.

Ko Ētahi Atu Kōrero │ Additional Information

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Roger Jordan on 0274753140.

Applications close on Wednesday, 2 September and will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.