SharePoint/O365 Administrator

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MCERT is seeking a highly capable SharePoint/O365 Administrator to manage the organisation's SharePoint/Teams/Office 365 environment and support migration projects.

You will handle content migrations, governance, and information management while contributing to intranet transformation and a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration, strong communication, and hands-on experience with Power Automate and Azure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or similar.
• Experience as a SharePoint administrator.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems, Power Automate, Azure and Office 365.
• Knowledge of SharePoint tools, including ULS Logs, workflows, and SharePoint forms for tasks, as well as information records management.
• Superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage SharePoint and Microsoft Teams sites and collections within the MCERT environment.
• Support content migrations and contribute to information architecture and governance.
• Assist with user adoption and delivery of modern workplace and intranet transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive new ways of working across teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

Tools

Power Automate

Azure

Office 365

ULS Logs

SharePoint workflows

SharePoint forms

Information records management

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Fixed Term/Secondment to February 2027****About us**The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) takes a long-term view of how New Zealand's towns, cities and regions grow and change. We work across housing, transport, the environment, urban development, infrastructure and investment, and partner closely with local government. We provide joined-up policy and investment advice to government, support effective regulation and market settings, and work with others to help deliver affordable housing, connected communities, well-planned infrastructure, and a healthy, sustainable environment.**About the role**We are looking for a highly capable and experienced SharePoint/O365 Administrator to manage our SharePoint/Teams/O365 environment. You will manage and administer SharePoint and Microsoft Teams sites and collections, with a strong focus on supporting MCERT migration projects. This may include coordinating content migrations, assisting with information architecture and governance, supporting user adoption, and contributing to the successful delivery of our modern workplace and intranet transformation initiatives.You will possess a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, and Power Automate. You will use your technical expertise to drive seamless collaboration, enhance information management practices, and deliver innovative solutions that improve business outcomesA key focus of the role will be to identify and drive opportunities for improvement and look at new ways of doing things.**Skills and experience** We are looking for candidates with experience in empowering, inspiring, being visible and accessible to teams. You will be open to having ideas challenged, and drive a culture of continuous improvement where learning and development is valued. You will also bring: * a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or similar* previous experience as a SharePoint administrator* extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems, as well as Power Automate, Azure and Office 365* knowledge of SharePoint tools, including ULS Logs, workflows, and SharePoint forms for tasks, as well as information records management* superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills* advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities* ability to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines in a in a fast paced, complex environment.**Salary range** Salary range for this role is $92,519 - $112,138 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience. **Apply Now** Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. **Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.** If you require further information about this position please contact [e-mail] must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.**Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026**