Platform Manager Cloud & Network

Hamilton
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago
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Company DescriptionThis position sits within the Digital Services division of the People, Performance and Culture group. The purpose of this group is to enable Hamilton City Council to become a leading, community-focused council by helping teams prioritise important work, ensuring they have the right systems, processes, and tools, and improving the way they work.Job DescriptionHe angituutanga: The opportunityWe’re looking for an experienced, collaborative, strategic minded Cloud and Network Platform Manager to join our agile Digital Services Team.Your day will be a mix of operational, tactical and Stategic activities, developing and delivering our Cloud and Network roadmap.From leading the delivery of initiatives, to stakeholder engagement and risk management. You will be able to define the Cloud and Network strategy, be responsible for leading your team in delivering the roadmap, systems administration, and to implement standards.You will be an integral part of the SecFinOps team and work cross functionally with the wider Digital Services team including Cybersecurity, Application Platform teams, Service Desk and the wider organisation.You will enjoy being part of a new agile team that is focused on a mixture of tactical and strategic activities to lift the Cloud and Network maturity and provision across a wide range of business units and underpinning infrastructure and civil defence.Great opportunity to take your career to the next level and deliver benefit to our community by managing our Cloud and Network Infrastructure.Does this sound like you?

Can champion our Cloud and Network Function within Digital Services and across the organisation.
Can champion across the organization our principle and mindset of “Digital Safety”.
Are an experienced leader of a team that has delivered significant technology initiatives.
Can handle the pressure of multiple deadlines.
Enjoy leading a team.
Value the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Work in agile ways in both the Cloud and Network team and cross functionally with other teams.

QualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Honours Degree or similar level qualification in a technology-based discipline.
Significant experience of leading the strategy and design of complex systems and infrastructure.
Experience in leading and managing delivery.
Proven experience in the development and delivery of IT delivery methods.
Demonstrated experience in developing effective ways to solving complex problems or create business opportunities through the use of technology.
Industry recognized certifications such as Agile, PMP, CISSP, ITIL, ISO or similar.
Have courage to speak out when things don’t seem right.
Have organisational savvy – know when to push the boundaries and when to hold back.

Additional InformationHe aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?Circa $120K dependent on skills and experience.Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
Opportunities for professional development.
Two Wellbeing days per year.
Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.Applications close on the: 03/09/2025Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byIt is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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