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Manager Business Technology Operations

Porirua City is a great place to live, work and raise a family, with significant growth and opportunities. We're upgrading our infrastructure, connecting our city and managing how we grow. We're developing and creating a resilient, liveable city for our future generations and need skilled people like you to help make it all happen. Our Business Technology Group provides and manages Porirua City Council's computing environment, IT infrastructure and information management. This includes managing PCs, laptops, telephony, software and applications, networks, record keeping, official information and security. About the role We're looking for a dynamic Manager Business Technology Operations to lead a team and keep Council's systems running reliably, securely, and efficiently. This is a fixed term role until 30 September 2026. This role is about more than technology—it's about people. You'll inspire and mentor a talented team, deliver outstanding customer-focused service, and introduce new solutions that make a real difference for our organisation. What you'll do * Lead and support a high-performing operations team. * Oversee day-to-day IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. * Drive new technology projects and improvements. * Provide trusted advice to the CIO and senior leaders. * Build positive relationships across Council and beyond. About you If you're ready to lead with purpose and create real impact through technology, we'd love to hear from you. You'll need to show us that you have: * Strong leadership skills with a people-first approach. * Proven IT operations management experience in an Information and Cyber Security, Information Technology, Service Desk Management or Operational Delivery role * Broad knowledge of IT Systems, Infrastructure and Information Security principles and practices. * Broad understanding of IT principles associated with networks, internet, email, operating systems, firewalls, VPNs, databases, AV management and intrusion detection. * Ability to communicate technical concepts and align them with business goals and objectives. * Great communication and relationship-building skills. * A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on know-how. * A high level of resilience and the ability to cope with change What you need to do now Come and join our business Technology team, shape the future of technology at Council, and make a real impact on how we deliver for our community. Please contact Mukul Govan on 04 237 1447 for more information. Porirua City embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications by people from all backgrounds and are a member of Diversity Works. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we'll do our best to get you sorted. You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers. To find out more about working for Porirua City Watch this video Applications close on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Porirua, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary