Team Leader, Systems - Infrastructure
Permanent, Full Time
NZQA is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer who also has a passion for leading and mentoring people. You will be looking after an experienced, highly capable team of Infrastructure Engineers as they tackle an ambitious program of work across a wide range of technology. Not to mention keeping everything else humming along nicely.
Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.
May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Mo tenei turanga | About the role
This role is a great opportunity to blend both your people and technical leadership skills. The role is across on-premise and cloud solutions, and has a responsibility for influencing the strategic direction of NZQA moving forward. If you are successful, you will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure is managed effectively across service capability, performance, and operations; all while keeping the end user in mind.
Key responsibilities (see attached Job Description for further information)
Ko tau na i tenei turanga | What you'll bring to the role:
To be successful in the role we are seeking applicants who:
- Have demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring technical staff in highly complex environments.
- Have experience and knowledge supporting a wide range of technologies including VMware, Checkpoint, M365, Azure and AWS.
- Possess great problem-solving skills, have a strong customer focus, and can come up with creative solutions.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies and new ways of working and how they could be utilised to the benefit of NZQA.
Nga Painga o NZQA | Why Choose NZQA
At NZQA, we're passionate about supporting learners and ensuring fair, inclusive, and high-quality education outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply
For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.
If you would like to discuss further, please call Luke Waring on 04 463 3363.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 9 September 2025.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.
NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.
