Systems Engineer

Rotorua Lakes Council; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking a Systems Engineer to keep the technology that underpins our city running smoothly. You’ll manage IT infrastructure and cloud services, ensure security and reliability, and work across operations, finance and community services to deliver innovative technology solutions.

You’ll bring strong expertise in systems, networks and virtual environments, be a clear communicator and a collaborative team player, and take pride in practical, future-ready solutions that

Qualifications

• Experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networks and virtualization.
• Experience with cloud platforms and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure and cloud services.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver technology solutions.
• Troubleshoot incidents and implement system improvements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Networking

Cloud platforms

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Job description

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to play a key role in keeping the technology that underpins our city running seamlessly. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of an organisation where every system, connection, and piece of infrastructure supports services that directly benefit our community.

In this role, you’ll be part of a close-knit, future-focused technology team responsible for ensuring our IT infrastructure and cloud services are secure, reliable, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow. You’ll work across the organisation — from operations and finance to community services — helping deliver innovative, efficient technology solutions that enable great outcomes for Rotorua. Whether you’re resolving critical issues, optimising performance, or shaping the design of new systems, your work will help ensure our people have the tools they need to deliver for our district.

To thrive here, you’ll bring strong technical expertise across systems, networks, and virtual environments, coupled with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-evolving technological landscape. You’ll be a clear communicator, a collaborative team player, and someone who takes pride in delivering solutions that are both practical and future-ready.

At Rotorua Lakes Council, we are proud to work in genuine partnership with Te Arawa and value those who appreciate te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and bicultural ways of working. You’ll be joining a values-driven organisation that embraces innovation, connection, and excellence — and you’ll do it in one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful and unique regions, where lifestyle and career go hand in hand.

If you’re ready to apply your skills to a role where technology truly serves people and community, and join a team passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.