Systems and Network Administrator - Manaaki Whenua

Systems and Network Administrator

Join us in supporting a more sustainable New Zealand

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a rewarding opportunity for a proactive, motivated, and high-performing individual to join Manaaki Whenua's Digital Solutions Team. If you're an effective team player with good problem-solving skills, we'd love to hear from you!

About the opportunity

At Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research our purpose is to drive innovation in New Zealand's management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources, and as such we play a key role in providing information and tools that support effective management of our land resources to both protect and enhance the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand's prosperity. 

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to have a pivotal position in safeguarding stability, integrity, and optimal performance of our IT infrastructure. Your technical expertise, commitment to best practice, and passion for innovation will contribute to a team that thrives on providing high-quality service to our staff and contractors.

This position is permanent, full time, reports to our Infrastructure Manager, and is based at our Palmerston North site.

About you

You will

• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience, and job-based training, with at least 4 years' experience in a medium-sized IT environment.
• Have cross-platform experience, particularly in Linux and Windows environments, prioritising the right tool for the job over particular technologies.
• Be skilled in high-capacity storage technologies.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to automation with some experience in infrastructure-as-code.
• Believe in delivering value to your customers.
• Are highly motivated and self-directed, as well as being committed to maintaining a collaborative, supportive work environment with team members both co-located and remote.

Why Manaaki Whenua

Our land, our future - this is the essence of why Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research exists. At Manaaki Whenua we undertake research that focuses on preserving New Zealand's rich biodiversity, improving biosecurity, and protecting the health of the land, fresh water and soil resources we need for a prosperous future. We recognise the importance of partnerships, the special role of Māori, and the need to ensure that all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding, and tools to truly live in harmony with our precious environment. We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our research and work with a wide range of organisations within New Zealand and globally.

Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

What we offer

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with a diverse group of passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment; enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development. Whilst this role is based at Palmerston North, we promote a flexible working environment, with various formal and informal flexible work arrangements given due consideration to ensure a good work-life balance, including options to split your working week across home and office.

How to apply

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Kim Klinkhamer, [email protected] . For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: www.landcareresearch.co.nz