Systems Manager

Description

Summary: Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Systems Manager to oversee key systems and technology infrastructure, lead a technical team, and contribute to significant projects. Highlights: 1. Lead technical teams and manage systems infrastructure 2. Oversee operational stability and security of key university systems 3. Contribute to significant datacentre, virtualisation, and HPC projects - Do you have experience leading technical teams? - Are you looking for a fixed-term, full-time role for 6 months? - Have you got a solid understanding of on-prem and cloud Systems Infrastructure management, challenges, and industry trends? **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role** Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Systems Manager to join the Infrastructure team within Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a 6-month, fixed-term, full-time contract. Key responsibilities: - Oversee the management and maintenance of key systems and technology infrastructure, ensuring operational stability and security that meets the needs of the University. - Help the team to plan and deliver Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions 2026 programme of work, including the datacentre, virtualisation, and HPC refresh projects. - Provide leadership, HR management, and staff development for the Systems team. **Ō pūmanawa - About you** You should be an enthusiastic leader with a background in managing technical teams. Your skills and experience will enable you to guide the Systems team in providing a secure, flexible, and robust technology foundation that supports innovation, integration, collaboration, and operational excellence. Key requirements: - Experience leading technical teams. - A solid understanding of on-prem and cloud Systems Infrastructure management, challenges, and industry trends. - A proven track record of successful delivery in a large enterprise IT environment. - Strong communication and engagement with direct reports, management, customers, vendors and key stakeholders. **Role Description:** [Click here to see further information, including salary details](https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQDu3Mhxa9vTSYhsBaEhTMVhARPQuLAKF6PqdPIcjR6BKVE?e=Y3a0xA&download=1). If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. **Close date for vacancy:** 09 February 2026. **Contact details for vacancy:** If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ash McPherson, Manu Tāiko - Associate Director, Cloud & Infrastructure (ash.mcpherson@vuw.ac.nz). **How to apply:** Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.