Sharepoint/O365 Administrator

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MCERT is seeking an experienced SharePoint/365 Administrator to manage the SharePoint/Teams/O365 environment, with emphasis on migration projects and modern workplace initiatives.

You will contribute to information governance, user adoption, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative solutions across Microsoft 365 tools in a dynamic, government-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or similar.
• Previous 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/Teams/O365 environment.
• Assist with content migrations and information architecture governance.
• Support user adoption and intranet transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive new ways of working.

Skills

SharePoint administration

Windows OS

Power Automate

Azure

Office 365

ULS Logs

Workflows

SharePoint forms

Records management

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

Job description

About us

Fixed Term/Secondment to February 2027 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 outcomes. A 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 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.

Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026