Position Overview
A challenging and dynamic leadership role at the centre of IT change. Define how Massey’s IT infrastructure and networks evolve and develop!
We are reshaping the way we deliver IT services at Massey University and are looking for an experienced and active leader as Practice Lead, Infrastructure & Network. You’ll be a seasoned professional with broad experience across all aspects of infrastructure and networks with your expertise crucial in enabling our transition to a sustainable and modern technology environment. This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact as we align IT Services with the future of higher education.
Mō wai mātou | About Us
We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry. Our IT Services team is evolving under new leadership, with a focus on enabling the university to meet its strategic goals.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The Practice Lead, Infrastructure & Network both prepares the University for the future and balances the day-to-day demands of robust, resilient and scalable IT infrastructure and network services. You’ll lead design, provision, operation, security and management of those services across physical, virtual, shared, hosted, and cloud-based capability while anticipating, modelling and shaping capacity and demand across the teaching / learning, research and corporate aspects of the university in a positive and collaborative team environment.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Monitor emerging technologies in your area including where they might fit with the University
Lead the design, deployment and management of enterprise infrastructure and network services
Manage and support the infrastructure and networks effectively across availability, capacity, storage, performance and reliability and resilience
Provide expert advice and design and/or implement prototypes
Drive business change through financial, technical, and strategic alignment
Foster team performance and engagement
Collaborate to meet university technology strategies
Ko koe tēnei | Who You Are
Tertiary qualified in IT or business management, or equivalent experience
Extensive leadership experience in IT, particularly in infrastructure and networks
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an IT or IT-related leadership role
Proven ability to manage transformation projects and vendor relationships
Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty and, crucially, challenging change
Knowledge of strategic IT issues, especially in educational or government contexts
Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? | What’s in it for you?
Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities
Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ
Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus
Many of the IT Services teams and business stakeholders are based on our Palmerston North campus, which is the preferred location for this role. Consideration may be given for the right candidate to be based at our Wellington Campus, however regular travel (minimum of 1 day per week) to Palmerston North will be required.
This is a full time (37.5hrs) role and appointment will be commensurate of skills and experience within the $130 - $170K range.
Join us and lead a key part of Massey University’s digital transformation.
