Job Opportunities in New Zealand

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

• New role within the Infrastructure Support team! * Leveraging your expertise to elevate our infrastructure, practices, and procedures. * Wellington based

Join our Infrastructure Support team as a Senior Dev Ops Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Ministry’s Azure footprint.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Information Management Division (IMD) provides key services to the Ministry in the areas of knowledge and information technology management, ensuring that the Ministry has the digital tools it needs to enable day-to-day business. Our staff are committed to building a safe, more prosperous and sustainable future for all New Zealanders, assisting the Government with international priorities and providing advice to the government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Our team has recently assumed responsibility for supporting the Ministry’s Azure infrastructure, initially developed by our project team. With extensive experience in on-premises infrastructure, we are now upskilling in cloud practices and knowledge. This Senior Dev Ops Engineer role is crucial for bringing expertise to our team and strengthening our Azure operational processes and practices.
The Senior Dev Ops engineer is a key member of the Infrastructure Team, responsible for:

• Providing subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to the Infrastructure Team manager in all areas of Azure. * Automating Cloud Deployments: Architect and deploy automated solutions to streamline development and operational processes, enhancing productivity. * Optimizing Cloud Resource Utilization: Monitor and tune cloud resources to ensure cost-efficiency and high performance. * Enforcing Cloud Security Policies: Implement security measures to protect data and applications from unauthorized access and potential threats. * Guiding and Mentoring: Mentor other cloud engineers and support staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to facilitate continuous integration and deployment practices.

Please note: You must be happy to participate on a roster to be on-call on weekends and at nights.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full range for this role is $104,670 to $141,612 (total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution). We expect to appoint around the midpoint $123,141 – depending on your level of experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• A tertiary and/or industry qualification(s) in information technology such as MCTS, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-400, VCP, CCE, CCP, is desirable or equivalent industry experience. * At least 7 years practical experience in ICT systems. * Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Operations and Enterprise Management toolsets for proactive system management (Dev Ops, Bastion, Process Automation, ADO, etc.) * Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, etc.) * Extensive experience with Power Shell and scripting technologies * Extensive experience with all aspects of Microsoft Domain services (DNS, Group Policy, Entra ID, etc) * Experience in integrations with enterprise Saa S solutions.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email recruitment@mfat.govt.nz

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.