Advisor Web and System Administrator at Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Advisor Web and System Administrator, Digital Services

Enabling Services

Wellington

Permanent

Salary Range: 80,495 – 106,758

About the role

As an Advisor Web and System Administrator (Kaitohutohu), you'll be a core member of Te Kawa Mataaho's Digital Services team, supporting the Chief Information Officer. Your work will focus on providing high-quality system administration, web content support, and application advice across a range of our websites. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to develop and publish content that meets required standards, and use data and analytics to help shape our online presence. This role is central to delivering effective digital support and troubleshooting, ensuring our environment remains simple, flexible, and agile. You'll be the hands-on assurance for our customers, combining technical expertise with a friendly, can-do attitude and a collaborative approach.

About you

You are a self-driven and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic, agile environment. Motivated by a genuine spirit of service, you take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes that make a difference for others. You build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, engaging openly to understand their needs and deliver practical solutions. Your approachable manner, positive attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile make you a valued team member and trusted advisor.

You are naturally curious and proactive, always seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve the way things are done. You communicate clearly and tactfully, adapting your approach to suit different audiences and situations. Your ability to work both independently and as part of a team means you can take initiative while also contributing to shared goals.

Alongside these personal qualities, you bring:

• Experience in website content creation, editing, and management
• Knowledge of web accessibility and usability standards
• Strong technical skills with web and publishing technologies
• The ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts and software and engage in wider Digital Services initiatives
• Experience in web administration and publishing, ideally within the public sector
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to develop effective business solutions

You are ready to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, champion best practice, and help shape the digital presence of Te Kawa Mataaho.

Key responsibilities include:

As Advisor Web and System Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management, continuous improvement, and seamless operation of our digital platforms and web services, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes that support Te Kawa Mataaho's mission. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide advice on publishing web content and best practice in web administration
• Coordinate updates of website content and edit pages with input from content owners
•  including preparing HTML content and PDF files for upload, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting
• Identify and resolve website issues, perform functional testing, and ensure timely resolution
• Proactively ensure online content is accurate, up-to-date, and adheres to Te Kawa Mataaho's standards and NZ Government Accessibility and Web Usability Standards, including performing quality checks on website content (e.g., broken links, outdated content)
• Maintain websites with consistent patching and security considerations
• Maintain a backlog of future enhancements and encourage incremental improvement and manage the delivery via our vendors
• Use analytics and search keyword data to recommend improvements to content structure, information architecture, and metadata
• Manage server/hosting duties (backups, uptime, SSL, domain management)
• Engage with stakeholders to understand problems and extract relevant information

About Us

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

This position sits within the Enabling Services group which supports the Commission to deliver and perform at its best. The group provides a range of corporate services including information technology, human resources, finance, property, planning and reporting, risk, and assurance.

For more information about our role and purpose, visit our website at www.publicservice.govt.nz.

Important Information

We are committed to building a talented and inclusive Public Service through a recruitment approach focussed on merit. We value diverse experiences, perspectives and skills that strengthen our ability to deliver for the Public Service. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves at work. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.

Salary

The full salary range for the band is $80,495 to $106,758.  We typically look to appoint to role between $80,495 to $98,718, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply:

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Milica Zivanovic, Chief Information Officer via email address milica.zivanovic@publicservice.govt.nz.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you and your values
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you would bring to the role and our organisation.

Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance you must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, your application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool (process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool) to self-check your eligibility for a clearance. Please note that this tool is indicative only, and initiation of a formal security clearance will be undertaken prior to any appointment.  

Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz. You will need a RealMe account to apply.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Te Kawa Mataaho. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

Job ad opened for applications on 6 January 2026.