System Administrator

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; Presencial; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free pool entry

Discounted memberships

Resumo da oferta

Hutt City Council in Lower Hutt is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Information Services team. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) and focuses on keeping Council's IT services running smoothly and securely.

As the Systems Administrator, you will provide Level 2 support, administer Windows, M365, Exchange Online, and SQL databases, and help deploy patches and security measures. You’ll also monitor systems and contribute to projects and improvements.

Qualificações

• Strong knowledge of Windows OS and workstation support.

Responsabilidades

• Provide Level 2 technical support escalated from the Service Desk.
• Administer and maintain Windows, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Intune and SQL databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, infrastructure and system issues.
• Support software deployment, patching, system updates and device management.
• Undertake system monitoring, daily checks and assist with maintaining security and system performance.
• Support IT projects, system improvements and the implementation of new technologies.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge with the wider Information Services team.

Conhecimentos

Windows OS

Active Directory

Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Intune

IT security

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Ferramentas

SQL databases

Microsoft Defender

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role Make a difference in your community as a Systems Administrator at Hutt City Council. This is a permanent, full‑time role, working 40 hours per week. Our Information Services team plays an important role in keeping Council's technology running smoothly, securely and reliably, enabling our people to deliver services to the Lower Hutt Te Awakairangi community. As a Systems Administrator, you'll:

• Provide Level 2 technical support, resolving complex issues escalated from the Service Desk.
• Administer and maintain Council's IT systems, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Intune and SQL databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, infrastructure and system issues.
• Support software deployment, patching, system updates and device management.
• Undertake system monitoring, daily checks and assist with maintaining security and system performance.
• Support IT projects, system improvements and the implementation of new technologies.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge with the wider Information Services team.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, working across a range of technologies and helping keep essential systems running, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

We're looking for a practical, customer‑focused IT professional who enjoys troubleshooting, finding solutions and working collaboratively with others.

What you'll bring to the role

• Strong technical knowledge of Windows operating systems, workstation support and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, including device management and software deployment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender and IT security practices.
• A good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and Wi‑Fi.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage technical issues through to resolution.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• A willingness to learn, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Relevant IT qualifications or industry certifications would be an advantage.

You'll join a supportive team where your technical skills will help maintain reliable IT services, support Council staff and contribute to ongoing improvements across our technology environment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay package
• Friendly and supportive team
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills and work across a range of technologies
• Free entry to our swimming pools and discounted premiums/memberships

Applications close 28 October 2026.

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Tūhono mai. Come join us!