Senior Systems Engineer - fixed term

Christchurch International; Christchurch, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Airport is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for an 11-month fixed-term contract. You will design, support and enhance infrastructure, cloud and workplace technologies that underpin a complex operational environment.

You will collaborate with experienced colleagues to deliver reliable technology outcomes for the wider business. We value practical solutions, continuous improvement and technical excellence, with opportunities to shape standards and work across cloud services,

Qualifications

• Solid systems, cloud or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Ability to design, implement and support enterprise technology platforms.
• Experience across cloud, infrastructure, identity and modern workplace environments.
• Strong cyber security and risk-management practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with a practical, customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with peers.

Responsibilities

• Design, support and enhance the infrastructure, cloud and workplace technologies.
• Work across cloud services, identity, security and automation.
• Contribute to technical standards and reliable technology outcomes.
• Partner with colleagues to deliver projects in a complex operational environment.
• Act as a technical escalation point and mentor others.
• Build constructive relationships with peers, stakeholders, vendors and partners.

Skills

Enterprise platforms

Cloud & infrastructure

Cyber security

Technical escalation

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Technology plays a critical role in everything we do at Christchurch Airport. From the systems that support day-to-day operations through to the platforms that enable our people to work effectively, reliability, security and resilience matter.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Digital and Technology team for an 11-month fixed-term opportunity. You'll help design, support and enhance the infrastructure, cloud and workplace technologies that underpin a complex operational environment while working alongside a team that values practical solutions, continuous improvement and technical excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad technology landscape spanning cloud services, identity, security, automation, infrastructure and end-user platforms. You'll contribute to meaningful projects, help shape technical standards and partner with experienced colleagues to deliver reliable technology outcomes for the wider business.

For an experienced engineer, it's a chance to spend 11 months in an environment that most technology professionals never get exposure to, applying your skills within a business that operates around the clock and relies on technology every day.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have solid systems, cloud or infrastructure engineering experience and the confidence to work through complex technical challenges. You don’t need to have worked in an airport before, and we’re not expecting one person to be an expert in every technology listed in the position profile.

We are interested in your ability to:

• design, implement and support enterprise technology platforms
• work across cloud, infrastructure, identity and modern workplace environments
• apply sound cyber security and risk-management practices
• troubleshoot complex issues with a practical, customer-focused approach
• contribute to projects from design through to implementation
• share your knowledge, support colleagues and act as a technical escalation point
• build constructive relationships with peers, stakeholders, vendors and technology partners.

Relevant qualifications, breadth of industry experience and certifications will help, but just as important will be your curiosity, judgement and willingness to get involved. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, communicating clearly and finding solutions that work for both the technology and the people who rely on it.

Why join us?

Few technology environments offer the scope, pace and operational interest of an airport. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, contribute to technology that matters and see the real-world impact of your work.

You’ll join a collaborative Digital and Technology team that values continuous improvement, practical innovation and looking after one another. You’ll have opportunities to share your expertise with others, champion good engineering practices and contribute to technical leadership across the team.

Applications are set to close on 27 September, but if you're interested, don't delay in applying as we may close the advert early.