Senior Systems Engineer at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Systems Engineer

 

Information, Communication and Technology

 

Digital Services - Whanganui Hospital

 

Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)

 

Whanganui DHB is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

 

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

 

· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

· Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

 

Te Whatu Ora, Whanganui, Data and Digital Services require a Senior Systems Engineer to join our busy Infrastructure team.

 

This role is responsible for providing expert level support for core Whanganui hospital infrastructure solutions, from desktops through to server infrastructure, applications, network services and devices (LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud, internet, and telecommunications) and requests escalated from the Service Desk to third-level action.  Ensuring that users of Whanganui hospital receive the best possible service, enable and support them providing high quality, patient centered, safe, equitable and sustainable care to our community.

 

This can, at times, be a fast paced and challenging environment where you are expected to understand how the small decisions you make can impact patient care.

 

You will have excellent communication and customer service skills using your initiative to resolve sometimes complex issues, thinking ahead our customers' requirements and take responsibility for delivering successful results.

 

If you currently work at Te Whatu Ora as a Senior Systems Engineer wanting to move to provincial Whanganui and enjoy a quiet pace of life but still close enough to a big city? We can assist in retaining your long-service and other leave accrued.

 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and experience:

 

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (preferred)
• ITIL foundation qualification (preferred)
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in a senior engineering role preferably in a health environment (but not essential).
• Windows server, Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, and firewall administration and maintenance experience, etc.
• Understands TCP/IP/WLAN networking, routing and switch management
• Have VMware experience.
• Experience in use and support of cloud-based applications (especially MS Azure)
• Experienced in security, antivirus, and threat management.
• Deep understanding of PC and server hardware and peripherals.

 

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

 

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

 

Please click, APPLY NOW to apply for this role, please include a CV and cover letter and review your application to ensure all of your attachments have been succesfully uploaded.

 

For more information please read the attached Position Description or please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911 

 

Rā Katinga | Applications close

 

Applications close: 06 April 2023

 

Vacancy:  03-SYSE-5900

 

Te Whatu Ora -Health New Zealand, Whanganui expects all new staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they commence employment. 

 

This job closes on 06 April 2023. However, since we would like our preferred candidate to commence employment as early as possible, we may close this vacancy earlier if we found a suitable candidate for this position. Therefore, please do not wait until the closing date to apply for this role.