Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Digital
Branch: Archives and National Library
Salary: $102,864 - $128,009
Keep Our National Digital Systems Running Smoothly
E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karangatanga maha o nga hau e wha, nau mai, haere mai.
Greetings to the many authorities, voices, and experts of the world.
As Application Specialist, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving the software systems that support the operations of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara and the National Library Te Puna Matauranga.
You'll take responsibility for application support, system configuration, incident management, and performance oversight across several essential platforms. This includes working directly with business users, the internal DIA Digital Services and Solutions team, and external support vendors to ensure systems are functioning optimally and continuously improving.
What we're looking for
You'll bring a strong service mindset and a solid technical background, with:
- Experience in software support, systems administration or service delivery roles
- Proven ability to manage incidents, respond to support requests and handle user provisioning
- Strong relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external vendors
- Experience with backend data-service platforms and delivery, and use of query DSL
- Familiarity with the Azure Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and C++ / R (or other development languages) is a bonus
- Knowledge of UX design principles and accessibility standards in a public service context
- Confidence conducting user acceptance testing and writing support documentation
- Excellent collaboration, communication, problem-solving and planning skills
You'll also demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to reflecting tikanga and matauranga Maori in the way services are delivered.
About us
As part of the Department of Internal Affairs, we are the kaitiaki of Aotearoa's documentary heritage. At Archives New Zealand and the National Library, we care for the records, stories, and knowledge that shape who we are as a nation. We collect, protect, and share everything from government records to treasured taonga, working with communities, libraries, and archives across the motu and beyond to make sure the history and information that matter remain accessible for generations to come.
Applications close: 5pm, 22 June 2025
Contact: [email protected]
Job description: Click here to view the full job description
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are supported to succeed.
Hikoia te whetu, hikoia te marama, ka rere, ka rere.
Stride over the stars. Stride over the moon, take flight.
