IT Systems Engineer

**Company Description**
AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

AFFCO is currently seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join their Head Office based in Horotiu, a short drive north of Hamilton.

You will join a team of IT professionals working across a broad range of different systems and areas of the business. The team provides support for all aspects of ICT across all of AFFCO including user support, hardware and software deployment and servicing, server and network infrastructure monitoring and the maintenance, planning and installation of new systems.

**Reporting to the IT Manager, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for**:

- User support (primarily complex technical support).
- Provide support/assistance to other team members.
- Participate in the evaluation, installation, testing and roll out of new technology-based systems.
- Liaise with external parties for technical support, consultancy and advice.
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer.
- Experience in the IT industry.
- Experience in the manufacturing, food, or primary industries would be an advantage but is not a necessity.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A supportive, well-established site leadership team
- The ability to make the role their own and autonomously manage a wide variety of day-to-day activities
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Competitive remuneration package

**Additional Information