Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

  • Wellington or Hamilton based
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater, and marine science.

Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

NIWA's in-house IT team develops, maintains, operates, and supports an extensive and diverse mix of business and scientific systems; work that is both important and interesting.


What we're looking for:


We are seeking a seasoned IT Systems Engineer with at least five to ten years' experience working with complex IT systems and IT solution delivery, to join our IT Projects Engineering Team in Wellington or Hamilton.

You will be joining a highly skilled team of Engineers and IT professionals who deliver solutions enabling the future of environmental research for all New Zealanders.

You will be involved with the delivery of a wide variety of IT solutions, with opportunities to provide technical expertise and guidance into the architecture of NIWA's Information Technology Systems

What you will bring:

  • Experience with medium to large IT project delivery.
  • Familiarity with modern methods of IT Architecture.
  • Excellent problem analysis/resolution skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience with the following is advantageous: Windows, Linux Applications, Azure cloud, Power Platform, and onpremise environments.
  • An understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, networking concepts and experience working in a mixedplatform environment comprised of Windows, Linux and macOS.
  • Previous experience in the science IT sector is useful as you will be using IT systems in a range of interesting ways and the opportunity to be involved with the people doing the science.
  • A team player with a good sense of humour, a "can do" attitude and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
  • Just as important as your technology skills is your ability to fit into an established team of talented engineers. A level of maturity gained from your experience but also the flexibility that will see you asking for assistance when you are working on unfamiliar systems or the ability to mentor and share your expertise with other team members.
NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.


NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

Job Details

  • Crown research institute
NIWA- Reference #
Posted on
09 Feb 2023- Closes on

26 Feb :55- Location(s)

Hamilton, Central Wellington- Expertise
Knowledge & Information Systems & Technology- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
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