Network and Core Infrastructure Team Lead

Fletcher Construction; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Retail discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Fletcher Construction in Auckland is seeking a Network and Core Infrastructure Team Lead to guide the in-house technology function during its evolution under VINCI Construction. You will manage network, cloud, and unified communications services, driving reliability and modernisation across New Zealand.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise networks and infrastructure, with prior leadership experience and strong communication skills to align with stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience across enterprise networks, infrastructure, cloud platforms, or technology operations.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or coordinating specialist resources.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of network, infrastructure, and integration specialists.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of network, cloud, infrastructure, and unified communications services.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents.
• Drive service improvements, technology refresh programmes, and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
• Partner with vendors, internal stakeholders, and project teams to deliver reliable technology solutions.
• Lead infrastructure transition and migration activities within VINCI Construction program.

Skills

Networking

Infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Job description

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Network and Core Infrastructure Team Lead

Fletcher Construction - Auckland, North Island

This is an opportunity to lead the Network and Core Infrastructure function for Fletcher Construction at a pivotal time in our journey. As part of our transition to VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we're building and growing our in-house technology capability.

Reporting to the Manager Technology Operations, you'll lead a team of technical specialists responsible for keeping critical technology services secure, reliable, and fit for the future. From network and cloud infrastructure through to unified communications and service delivery, you'll play a key role in shaping how technology supports our people, projects, and operations across New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of network, infrastructure, and integration specialists
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of network, cloud, infrastructure, and unified communications services
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents
• Drive service improvements, technology refresh programmes, and infrastructure modernisation initiatives
• Partner with vendors, internal stakeholders, and project teams to deliver reliable technology solutions
• Lead infrastructure transition and migration activities as Fletcher Construction establishes its future operating model within VINCI Construction

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• 7+ years' experience across enterprise networks, infrastructure, cloud platforms, or technology operations
• Previous experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or coordinating specialist resources
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, WAN, wireless, telecommunications, unified communications, and infrastructure platforms
• Experience working within structured IT service management environments and operational support functions
• Proven ability to manage technical vendors, stakeholders, and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences

What's on Offer:

• Lead a growing team and help shape Fletcher Construction's future technology environment
• Play a key role in building and strengthening our in-house IT capability
• Get involved in major network, infrastructure, and technology transition programmes
• Be part of a business backed by VINCI Construction, a global construction leader
• Based in Penrose with free onsite parking and an onsite café
• Access technical training, leadership development, and career opportunities across the wider Fletcher Construction group
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Enjoy a range of retail discounts, wellbeing benefits, and family-focused perks

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand's communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks, bringing deep local knowledge, strong engineering capability and a commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision - Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand

We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.