Onsite Technical Site Lead

3375 Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3375 Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited is seeking an Onsite Technical Site Lead to head Global End User Services on-site in Upper Hutt, Wellington, NZ. You will provide end-user support, manage local IT infrastructure, and serve as the technical focal point for the site.

You will direct infrastructure-related work, ensure service delivery aligns with business, quality and compliance requirements (GxP), and manage the site budget.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in IT infrastructure services or operations.
• Hands-on experience supporting production and supply chain systems.
• Knowledge of end-user computing, network infra, server hardware, wireless, backup, and cabling.
• Experience with ITIL or ITSM frameworks and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite end-user support and infrastructure operations for the site.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and end-user issues.
• Manage local IT services, vendor performance, and supplier relationships to KPIs.
• Support production and supply chain systems and shop-floor devices.
• Implement, integrate and support local IT projects and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, Financial, and GxP audit requirements.
• Apply ITSM processes including configuration, change, incident, and problem management.
• Maintain data center and workspace in safe, compliant condition.
• Manage local IT assets and site budget.
• Mentor team members and prepare updates for senior IT leadership.
• Collaborate with business users, suppliers, and global IT teams.

Skills

Information Systems Strategy

IT Infrastructure

IT Services

IT Operations

IT Hardware

IT Networking

IT Performance Mgmt

Network Assurance

Networking Hardware

Network Software

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Server Hardware

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Sunbird DCIM

Job description

Job Description

Onsite Technical Site Lead

• Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits

• Location: Onsite role, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

• Career growth: Expand your expertise in a global IT environment

• Professional development: Gain leadership and technical experience in a dynamic role

As the Onsite Technical Site Lead, you will act as the site lead for Global End User Services within IT, providing end-user support and managing local IT infrastructure. You will be the technical focal point for the site, leading infrastructure-related work, supporting service delivery, and ensuring systems, processes, and vendor services remain aligned to business, quality, and compliance requirements.

You will be accountable for service delivery, technical leadership, project execution, local IT asset management, and the site departmental budget. You will also support business continuity by diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, acting as a consultant between IT teams, business users, management, and vendors, and helping to maintain infrastructure in an audit-ready state across EHS, Financial, and GxP requirements.

You will support and improve end-user computing and infrastructure operations, deliver local technology projects and integrations, manage suppliers to KPI targets, and mentor team members. You will also represent the Global End User Services organisation at site level, summarise complex issues for senior IT leadership, support shop-floor devices, and provide occasional out-of-hours support for upgrades and advanced troubleshooting.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Lead onsite end-user support and infrastructure operations for the site.

• Diagnose, document, and resolve complex hardware, software, network, and end-user issues.

• Manage local IT services, vendor performance, and supplier relationships to agreed KPIs.

• Support production and supply chain systems, including shop-floor devices such as handhelds, laptops, and scanners.

• Implement, integrate, and support local IT projects, technologies, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with company standards and audit-ready requirements across EHS, Financial, and GxP.

• Apply global ITSM processes including Configuration, Change, Incident, and Problem Management.

• Maintain comms/server rooms and workspace in a safe, organised, and compliant condition.

• Manage local IT assets and site budget.

• Mentor and support team members and prepare updates for senior IT leadership.

• Collaborate with business users, suppliers, and global IT teams across vast, cross-functional groups.

• Provide occasional out-of-hours support for upgrades and advanced troubleshooting.

What You Must Have

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent, preferred

• Extensive prior working experience in IT infrastructure services or IT operations

• Extensive hands-on experience supporting production and supply chain systems

• Strong knowledge of end-user computing, network infrastructure, server hardware, wireless, backup, and structured cabling

• Experience troubleshooting networks, firewalls, servers, process networks, and end-user interfaces

• Experience in GxP-compliant manufacturing or laboratory environments

• Understanding of the Purdue Model, SFN, and OT-IoT concepts

• Proficiency in ITIL or similar ITSM frameworks and project management

• Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Sunbird DCIM

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and escape when needed

What You Can Expect

• A trusted global IT environment with real site ownership

• Opportunity to lead, influence, and improve local service delivery

• Exposure to modern technologies, projects, and stakeholder groups

• Collaborative team culture with development opportunities

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a regulated manufacturing environment

• The role may evolve to include people management responsibilities over time

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Business Process Improvements, Information Systems Strategy, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) Services, Information Technology Operations, IT Hardware, IT Networking, IT Performance Management, Network Assurance, Networking Hardware, Network Software, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Server Hardware, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/7/2026

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