Disaster Recovery Manager

• Develop and manage Disaster Recovery Plans for our Digital Systems
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and usability of the CMDB and its data
• Wellington, Auckland or Palmerston North location

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

We are looking for an experienced Disaster Recovery Manager to be responsible for the development and management of the Disaster Recovery (DR) plans for digital systems, including the regular testing of these plans and its components. This role focuses on engaging with stakeholders to develop and implement their site, service or platform DR and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).

This role is also responsible for managing the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) operations and updates, which means ensuring the availability, reliability, and usability of the CMDB and its data. They will monitor and audit the CMDB activities and transactions, such as data collection, discovery, reconciliation, verification, and synchronization, and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.

• Accountable for the overarching Digital DR framework and strategy, including review of existing DR and Digital BCPs and developing and implementing a work programme for maturity uplift with clearly defined and measured KPIs.

• Reviewing the outcomes of Business-Critical System Analysis and aligning the Disaster Recovery framework, strategy and plans to support business need.
• Planning the setup, rollout, testing and maintenance of the Digital DR policy and plans.

• Managing and administering the CMDB process, working closely with other process leads to ensure that asset specific information can be gathered and disseminated using efficient and consistently followed processes. Ensuring data yielded from this process will be of high quality and provide management with the right level of business intelligence and reporting.

You will find out more about the role here Position Description

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $131,659 and $160,916 commensurate to skills and experience

Ko koe tēnei | About you   

The value you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in the designing, implementing, and testing of disaster recovery frameworks and processes, including scenario planning and recovery strategies.
• Strong understanding of IT risk assessment, mitigation planning, and continuity strategies for critical infrastructure and services
• Proven experience managing and maintaining a CMDB, including discovery tools, integrations, and service mapping
• Expertise in disaster recovery planning and execution
• Familiarity with a broad range of technical concepts relevant to cloud computing environments: logical access, agile development process, security architecture, information security, network security, and privacy.
• Strong commitment to quality, process excellence, and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing enhancements.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Qualifications    

• A Technology degree or equivalent work experience

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public service.  

Mō mātou |About Us

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change, provide quality data, information and security services, and create flexible and collaborative workspaces.

The Digital Operations team is responsible for the seamless implementation and operation of Digital IT covering key areas such as Service Desk, Core Infrastructure Management, End User and Application Support, and ITSM practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and service delivery.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

You will be rewarded by being part of a collaborative and high-performing Digital Operations team supporting the organisation and enabling the work that we do for NZ Transport.

We are offering a comprehensive rewards bundle as below

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements, including [remote/hybrid options - role dependant].
• Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees. 

Ready to take the next step in your career in a DR Role? We’d love to hear from you.  Apply today as below.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: [email protected]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.