Tō kamupene hou | Your new company
Join a leading tertiary institution that’s known for its academic excellence and strong ties to industry and community. The organisation is investing in its digital future, and the IT Services team is at the forefront of this transformation. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a dynamic environment.
Tō tūranga hou | Your new role
As a Senior Systems Engineer (Applications & Integration), you’ll be a key contributor to the development and support of enterprise applications and integration services. You’ll work across low-code platforms, APIs, and data pipelines to deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. Whether your strength lies in Power Platform or integration technologies like SSIS, you’ll be part of a team driving automation, efficiency, and strategic alignment across the organisation.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Developing and configuring applications with a focus on low-code platforms.
- Supporting and integrating enterprise systems to ensure reliability and performance.
- Enhancing user experiences through automation and thoughtful design.
- Advising on best practices and contributing to technical standards.
- Collaborating across teams to align technology with strategic goals.
- Ensuring data privacy and security across all solutions.
Additionally, you will:- Lead development and integration efforts using platforms like PowerApps, Power Automate, and SSIS.
- Ensure applications are supportable, secure, and aligned with service expectations.
- Provide expert advice and mentorship within your domain.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement through automation and strategic thinking. Work closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed
You’ll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in IT, business, or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years in a senior engineering or development role.
- Strong experience in application development and integration.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive approach to change.
- Strategic insight into IT operations, ideally within education or public sector environments.
You may specialise in one of the following areas:
Power Platform & Dynamics 365 Expert
- Deep knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 environments.
- Experience with Power Automate and low-code development tools.
- Familiarity with C# and integration best practices.
Integration Expert with SSIS Skills - Strong background in API-based integrations and data pipelines.
- Proficiency in SSIS and SQL.
- Understanding of data management and integration principles.
Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return
Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the Superannuation Scheme.
Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare for you and your whānau.
Discounted access to on-site gym and recreation facilities.
Staff discounts at a wide range of commercial outlets across NZ.
Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me on Isaac.Flower@hays.net.nz
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