Description
Summary:
Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and support large-scale networks with a strong customer focus.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to play a pivotal role in world-class service technologies
2. Grow experience and knowledge with the latest technologies
3. Fast-paced environment with plenty of variety
* Can you effectively communicate technical information to different target groups?
* Do you have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge?
* Are you familiar with large-scale Cisco SDA networks, ISE policy design, data centre, internet and wireless networks and technologies?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Network team in Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a fixed-term, full-time basis.
This fixed-term position will last until 18 December 2026. We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in the design and support in a medium to large-scale service provider environment supporting 20,000+ network-attached devices and 24/7 service availability.
The candidate should have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge, while also understanding the bigger picture with a strong customer-focused work ethic.
Opumanawa - About you
We're looking for someone who has:
* Proven expert knowledge and experience in design, support and troubleshooting of large-scale Cisco SDA networks, ISE policy design, data centre, internet and wireless networks and technologies.
* Even though you are a technical expert in multiple fields, you like to keep learning and expanding your technical knowledge.
* Proven experience in technical support and troubleshooting methodologies, and the use of tools and resources available.
* Experience with Agile methodology.
* Experience in communicating technical information to different target groups.
* You are a team player and like to share knowledge with team members.
In return, we offer:
* A fast-paced environment with plenty of variety.
* The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the technologies we deploy to provide a world-class service to our customers.
* The opportunity to grow in experience and knowledge while working on the latest technologies.
Close date for vacancy: 29 April 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with mike.jonker@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.