At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology team on a permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this position is to provide infrastructure support and systems engineering for ORC physical and cloud-based infrastructure.

As an IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing up to date and reliable infrastructure to support ORC business systems
• Providing technical specialist services on business systems projects
• Ensuring IT infrastructure systems are meeting the needs of support staff, management, and customers
• Monitoring all end user devices and servers to ensure they have appropriate virus and malware protection installed

If you have excellent problem-solving skills combined with a passion for IT systems, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Certification in MCSE or similar Microsoft certification
• 5 years’ experience in an IT services environment, including systems engineering roles
• 5 years’ experience working with enterprise Systems, Networks and Telephony
• Proven experience working with and overseeing delivery from vendor partners

A full job description can be found here – Jul 2022 Systems Engineer PD.docx

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

Learn more about who we are — join our online whānau! Check out our website - Managing Otago’s environment | Otago Regional Council to see what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Tuesday 4 August 2026

For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz