Technical Lead - Networks

Role Overview

Tauranga City Council is seeking a seasoned technical leader to join its Digital Services team as Technical Lead - Network. This role is crucial in shaping and maintaining the enterprise network infrastructure that enables Council's digital services. You will provide strategic guidance, architectural expertise, and technical leadership to ensure the network environment is reliable, resilient, and supports future growth of one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the technical strategy for the Council's enterprise network environment.
• Design and develop future network architecture and platform roadmaps focusing on connectivity and infrastructure.
• Drive initiatives that enhance network resilience, optimize performance, and ensure continuous improvements.
• Oversee technical leadership in infrastructure design and rollout implementations.
• Provide mentoring and support to technical teams across the organization.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for network infrastructure challenges within the Council.

Impact of the Role

The role is pivotal in guaranteeing that the foundational infrastructure powering Tauranga City Council's digital services remains robust and scalable, meeting both current and long-term demands. Through your work, you will directly contribute to modernizing and securing the technology environment that benefits the Council and its community.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a tertiary qualification in Information Technology or comparable professional experience.
• Have over 10 years of relevant technical leadership experience.
• Experience in Agile, DevOps, and ITIL frameworks for service delivery.
• Proficient in architecture support, planning, and technical design activities.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability in mentoring, coaching, and leading technical teams.
• Excellent organizational skills including planning, prioritizing, and delivering projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications in infrastructure, networking, or cloud technologies will be highly valued.

About Tauranga City Council

Working at Tauranga City Council provides an opportunity to influence the development of one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities through innovative and resilient technology solutions. The organization is committed to investing in the future, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive work environment. Positioned in the scenic Bay of Plenty, Tauranga offers a vibrant community, exceptional lifestyle, and access to outdoor and family-friendly activities.

Employee Benefits

• Chance to influence the city's future technology landscape.
• Wide-ranging impact on architectural strategy and technical leadership.
• Opportunities to mentor and grow the technical skills within Digital Services.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Engagement in meaningful work that directly supports the community's future.

Additional Information

• Candidates must hold legal rights to live and work in New Zealand.
• Tauranga City Council values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
• Applications submitted by recruitment agencies without invitation will not be considered or remunerated.
• The recruitment process is inclusive and adjustments can be requested for accessibility needs.
• Applications close on Sunday, 8th November.