Senior Technical Lead - Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms

Environment Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Environment Canterbury is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to guide enterprise infrastructure, cloud, network and platform delivery in a values-led council. You will influence technology strategy, shape future-state architecture, and stay hands-on in design, troubleshooting and delivery.

The role requires 7–10+ years in complex ICT environments, deep Microsoft/Azure expertise, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experienced infrastructure technology leader with 7–10+ years in complex enterprise ICT environments.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure, cloud, networking and platform architecture.
• Drive technology roadmaps, upgrades and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical assurance and solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor team members and build technical capability across ICT.
• Improve automation, monitoring, security and operational resilience.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Cloud platforms

Network architecture

Security

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Automation

Monitoring

Operational resilience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Server

Active Directory

Azure

Job description

Senior Technical Lead - Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms

Posted: 16/10/2026

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Job Category: IT

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud & network platform delivery
• Shape technology strategy in a values-led regional council
• Flexible work, meaningful community impact

At Environment Canterbury, we're working together to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury for current and future generations.

As the regional council for Waitaha Canterbury, we care for the region's air, land, water, and communities. Working alongside mana whenua Ngāi Tahu, stakeholders, and communities, we deliver three essential services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

As Canterbury continues to grow and change, so do we. We operate in a dynamic environment, responding to evolving legislation, policy, and community needs while continuing to deliver for our communities, partners, and te taiao (the environment). Adapting to change, embracing new opportunities, and finding better ways of working are all part of creating great outcomes for Canterbury.

You’ll be an experienced infrastructure technology leader who will provide technical leadership across our infrastructure, cloud, network, platforms, and operational technology environments. This is a senior technical role where you'll influence technology strategy, lead complex infrastructure initiatives, mentor technical specialists, and help ensure the resilience, security, and performance of systems that support critical council services, including flood monitoring and community safety infrastructure. You'll play a key role in shaping future-state architecture while remaining hands‑on in design, troubleshooting and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead infrastructure, cloud, networking and platform architecture
• Drive technology roadmaps, upgrades and continuous improvement
• Provide technical assurance and solve complex technical challenges
• Mentor team members and build technical capability across ICT
• Improve automation, monitoring, security and operational resilience

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

You're a highly experienced infrastructure and platforms professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading technical direction, and helping others succeed.

You bring deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking, and security, combined with strong relationship-building and communication skills. You can translate business needs into practical technical solutions and are confident influencing decisions across a broad range of stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have a relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar with at least 7-10+ years' experience in complex enterprise ICT environments along with:

• Experience with Microsoft server technologies, Active Directory and Azure
• Strong knowledge of cloud operations, automation and optimisation
• Experience providing technical governance, design review and assurance
• Relevant industry certifications highly regarded
• Extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments
• Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies and Azure platforms
• Proven capability in network architecture, security and resilience
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring technical teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

You’ll enjoy working with others, building trusted relationships, and contributing to positive outcomes for Canterbury. Your approach will reflect our values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

We’re a values-led organisation, and our values shape how we work, make decisions, and support each other every day.

• Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship) - We make good decisions today for a better tomorrow.
• Pononga (Integrity) - we act honestly, take responsibility and do what we say.
• Manaakitanga (People First) - we put people first and treat everyone with care and respect.
• Whanaungatanga (Collaboration) - We build strong relationships and achieve more together.
• Māiatanga (Can Do)- We are brave solution focussed and make things happen.

Our values guide the way we work and shape our workplace culture. Throughout the recruitment process, you'll have the opportunity to share examples of how your experiences and approach align with these values.

We know that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our communities and environment. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.

We're also on a journey to become a Treaty partner of excellence. We support our people to grow their confidence and capability in te ao Māori and encourage the use of kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our everyday mahi. Wherever you are on your journey, you'll be welcomed and supported.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application and hold work rights that will enable them to fulfil the full term of employment.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal history check. Additional background checks may be required depending on the nature of the role.