Technical Specialist

BNZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Career development

Job summary

BNZ Auckland is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to build and operate core AWS and Azure platforms, automate provisioning, patching, and compliance, and improve reliability and developer experience.

You will work in a hybrid setup, three days in the office and two days with flexible work arrangements, collaborating with a team of engineers to drive security, observability, and platform standards across the bank.

Qualifications

• Experience across AWS and Azure platforms.
• Hands-on with Terraform, CloudFormation, and automation tooling.
• Strong scripting in Python/PowerShell/Bash and IaC practices.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and improve core AWS and Azure platforms.
• Automate platform operations, provisioning, patching, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.

Skills

AWS/Azure

Cloud platforms

Terraform

CI/CD

Python/PowerShell/Bash

IaC

Security

Observability

Automation

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Worker Type:PermanentHere at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise \"If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way.\"We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.Ko mātou tēnei | This is UsAt BNZ, our Platforms Domain is focused on enabling technology teams through platform products that are simple to use, secure, resilient, and fit for purpose. We embrace Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud-native engineering practices to help teams deliver great outcomes for our customers.The Cloud team builds and operates BNZ's core AWS and Azure platforms, enabling hundreds of engineers to build, deploy, and run applications safely and efficiently across cloud environments. We also support related infrastructure technologies and services that form part of BNZ's wider container ecosystem.Our mission is simple: deliver secure and resilient cloud platforms that accelerate innovation and empower tech teams across the bank. Whether it's pre-configured cloud environments, guard rails and default compliance, automation tooling, or developer enablement, we're constantly looking for ways to make life easier for ourselves and most importantly our customers.We're a team that values learning, experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, platform engineering, and helping others succeed, you'll feel right at home.Mō te Tūranga | About the RoleWe sat down with the People Leader (who you would report to) and they told us the following about the role:This role will be based in Auckland. It is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly.What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?Build, operate, and improve core AWS and Azure platforms.Automate platform operations, provisioning, patching, and compliance activities.Contribute to solutions around platform, reliability, and performance challenges.Partner with teams to improve platform adoption, developer experience and self-service capabilities.Contribute to best practice platform standards, documentation, and engineering guidance.Drive improvements in security, reliability, automation, and developer experience.What is the team culture and environment like?We're a collaborative, high-trust team that enjoys solving complex problems together. We value autonomy, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing, giving people the freedom to drive improvements and make an impact. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and helping others succeed.What skills and experiences are required for this role?We are after someone who has a range of experience across the below. We don’t expect you to tick all of the boxes, so if you have knowledge across some spaces we still want to hear from you.Core services knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)Landing Zones – Azure or AWSPolicy guardrailsFinOps practicesHands on experience with the following services (you don’t need to tick all the boxes but a majority is preferable)Virtual machinesFirewallsNetworking componentsAccess controlsObservability and monitoring platformsStorageServerlessOperational support (including on-call)Infrastructure as CodeTerraformCloudFormationCI/CD practices and deployment automationScripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, )Security and compliance cloud-native servicesThis is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini\" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”Closing Date: 11 November 2026Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.