Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer | Kaipūhanga Kapua Matua Devops

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Sick leave

Extra days off at year end

Annual flu vaccines

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing benefits

Study assistance

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to shape a secure, resilient Microsoft cloud environment in Wellington. The role blends cloud engineering, platform operations, automation, security and technical leadership across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and related services.

You will design, implement and optimize cloud solutions, lead automation initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with security, architecture and operations to deliver trusted, governed outcomes for government

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 platforms and services.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services in a large or complex environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, authentication, and access control.
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly PowerShell.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud platforms and services.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support and continuously improve Microsoft365 and Azure services.
• Lead automation initiatives that improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and enhance identity and access management services, including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Implement and maintain security, governance, compliance, and information protection capabilities.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell‑based automation and cloud management tooling.
• Support cloud platform operations, incident response, troubleshooting, and service improvement activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.
• Contribute to platform strategy, architecture, standards, and roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively across Technology Services and business teams to deliver secure, effective technology outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

PowerShell

Automation

Identity management

Security & governance

Cloud platforms

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

PIM

Conditional Access

Job description

The role |Tetūnga

At Stats NZ, ourMicrosoftcloud platforms are critical to how we work, collaborate, protect information, and deliver services. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to help shape a secure, resilient, and future-focused cloud environment. This permanent Wellington-based senior technical role combines cloud engineering, platform operations, automation, security, and technical leadership across Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, and related cloud services. Working closely with security, architecture, and operational teams, you’ll contribute to strategic initiatives while providing hands‑on technical expertise across our cloud platforms. This is an opportunity to influence technology that supports a modern, cloud‑first organisation. You’ll help evolve Stats NZ’s Microsoft cloud environment and contribute to practical, secure, and well‑governed services that make a difference. This role is best suited to an engineer with significant experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, identity, security, and cloud platform services.

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, support and continuously improve Microsoft365 and Azure services.
• Lead automation initiatives that improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and enhance identity and access management services, including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Implement and maintain security, governance, compliance, and information protection capabilities.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell‑based automation and cloud management tooling.
• Support cloud platform operations, incident response, troubleshooting, and service improvement activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.
• Contribute to platform strategy, architecture, standards, and roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively across Technology Services and business teams to deliver secure, effective technology outcomes.

What you bring |Nōuterourou

• Proven experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 platforms and services.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services in a large or complex environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, authentication, and access control.
• Experience implementing cloud security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly PowerShell.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud platforms and services.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

We highly value demonstrated competency in mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in a workplace setting. To support this work, proficiency in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing te reo Māori capability, is welcomed. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying cultural capability in their practice.

• It would be great if you also have experience with Microsoft Purview.
• Microsoft Defender technologies.
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Conditional Access and Zero Trust security models.
• Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks.
• Compliance, audit, or assurance‑related activities.
• Working within government or other highly regulated environments.

We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You may have gained experience through education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, the arts, community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills, and encourage you to bring your full, unique self to your application.

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don't expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us.

In your cover letter, tell us about yourself, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

About Us |Komātou

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and play an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa NewZealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high‑quality data with equitable access for all.

Curious about what it’s really like to work here?Before applying, we encourage you to watch ourLife at Stats NZvideo. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.

What’sinitforyou? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

Take a lookat our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values:Hepēwheaātātoutikanga mahi|The way we work.

• 37.5-hour working week.
• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• 3 extra days off (taken during end‑of‑year office closure).
• Annual flu vaccines.
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanentkaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Study assistance programmes.
• Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross‑agency connection.
• An active social club in each office.

Starting salary for this position:$97,270-$131,601+kiwisaver