Senior Digital Infrastructure Engineer

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a Senior Digital Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, maintain and continually improve the University’s core infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

You will work across server, virtualization, storage, backup and identity platforms, providing senior technical expertise to keep services secure, stable and aligned with operational and strategic needs.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience administering Linux Server and Windows Server platforms with virtualization expertise.
• Strong communication, mentoring and leadership skills; ability to guide stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve secure, resilient infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring within ITS.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, automation initiatives and service improvements.
• Support enterprise-wide infrastructure services across teaching, research and corporate functions; participate in on-call roster.

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

Virtualization

Nutanix AHV

Azure

M365

Entra ID

Backup recovery

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Nutanix AHV

AOS

Prism Central

HPE tools

Cohesity

Qumulo

Job description

The University of Waikato holds a special place in the New Zealand university system. Since its inception in 1964 when it was created by the demands of the local community, the University has shown a commitment to innovation and to...

Design and improve secure, resilient infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

• Design and improve critical digital infrastructure
• Work across cloud, virtualisation, storage and identity
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As a Senior Digital Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving the University’s core infrastructure platforms. Working across server, virtualisation, storage, backup, cloud and identity platforms, you will provide senior technical expertise supporting both on-premises and hybrid cloud services. You will help ensure infrastructure remains secure, stable, resilient and aligned with operational and strategic requirements.

You will also contribute to technical leadership, architecture decisions, automation initiatives, service improvements and project delivery, while supporting the ongoing development of infrastructure engineering capability across ITS. The role supports enterprise-wide infrastructure services across teaching, research and corporate functions and includes participation in an on-call roster, approximately eight times per year.

Salary will be based on the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at our Hillcrest Campus. For more information on the role, please see the position description . All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will be an experienced infrastructure engineer with demonstrated senior-level experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments. A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, is required.

You will bring experience administering Linux Server and Windows Server platforms, with strong expertise in virtualisation, preferably Nutanix. Experience with enterprise server hardware, preferably HPE, as well as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID, will be important. You will also have experience with backup, recovery and resilience platforms, security, patching and hardening, complex technical troubleshooting, automation and infrastructure lifecycle management. Strong communication and documentation skills, the ability to build productive relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and experience mentoring colleagues and providing technical leadership are essential.

Experience with Nutanix AHV, AOS and Prism Central, HPE management tools, Cohesity, Qumulo, infrastructure as code or modern engineering practices would be advantageous.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At the University of Waikato, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Information Technology Services (ITS) leads the University’s digital direction, manages and protects the digital ecosystem, supports digital initiatives and delivers digital services that enable the University to teach, research and operate successfully in a secure, resilient, connected, sustainable and future-ready digital environment. ITS is part of the Corporate Services Group within the portfolio of the Chief Operating Officer

He aha łāke me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits .

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here .

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

Applications Close on October 18, 2026
Requisition number: 1003917