Infrastructure Specialist at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington - Wairarapa

Type: Permanent 
Hours: Full time 
Location: Wellington 
Business Group: Archives and National Library 
Branch: Partnerships & Commissions
Salary: $117,734 - $146,513

Shape the Systems That Power New Zealand's Digital Memory 

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, nau mai, haere mai. 
Greetings to the many authorities, voices, and experts of the world. 

Archives New Zealand and the National Library are home to some of the nation's most important taonga - but without robust infrastructure, that knowledge can't be kept safe, accessible, or secure. As our next Infrastructure Specialist, you'll take the lead on making sure our digital delivery systems are strong, resilient, and future-ready. 

In this role, you'll lead key infrastructure initiatives, uplift our security and observability practices, and work across multiple digital platforms to support our online systems. You'll also collaborate closely with other teams to embed secure, high-performing hosting and delivery solutions, while driving improvements that make our services even better for users. 

This role sits at the intersection of technology leadership and hands-on platform management, offering the chance to make a direct impact in a nationally significant digital environment. 

What we're looking for 

We're seeking a confident infrastructure and systems specialist with: 

Proven experience in digital infrastructure systems management, including product and platform lifecycle oversight 

Strong working knowledge of networking, firewalls, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design in unix, windows, cloud and on-prem contexts 

Experience leading improvements across infrastructure product backlogs, and aligning delivery with digital strategy 

Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices, and an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle 

Excellent relationship management and vendor coordination skills 

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences 

Experience with high-volume delivery systems for web applications and data service environments 

Strong systems data analysis skills 

An understanding of archival practices and library contexts is a bonus, but not essential 

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to work effectively with Māori 

You'll be the kind of person who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys leading technical change, and understands how good systems design supports better user outcomes. 

Applications close:5pm, 17 December 2025 

Contact: Emerson.Vandy@dia.govt.nz

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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 whetū, hikoia te marama, ka rere, ka rere.     
Stride over the stars. Stride over the moon, take flight.