Network Engineer

• Do you have experience in network support in a large, complex network?
• Can you provide a track record in monitoring, documenting and issue resolution?
• Have you got skills to be able to set up and physically install and support network equipment?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is looking for Network Engineer to join the Network team in Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a permanent, full-time basis. 

The role of the Network Engineer is to maintain and support the University’s wireless and data network infrastructure and to pro-actively monitor on-line network management and monitoring tools and applications. This includes planning, building, testing, and installing any required network upgrades, reconfigurations or new builds.

Ō pūmanawa - About you    

We are looking for a Network Engineer with extensive experience in the support of 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 at the same time understand the bigger picture with a strong customer focussed work ethic.

Key requirements:

• Strong background in the support and troubleshooting medium to large scale Cisco routed and switched networks including wireless technologies.
• Even though you are technical well versed in multiple fields, you like to keep on learning and expanding your technical knowledge.
• You are a team player and like to share knowledge.
• Experience with Agile Methodology.  

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We offer a fast-paced environment with plenty of variety. The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the technologies we deploy in order to always provide a world class service to our customers. Grow in experience and knowledge while working on the latest technologies. 

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.  

Close date for vacancy: 03 November 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. All applications, including those submitted via agencies, must include a cover letter and CV. Any application missing either of these will not be considered. 

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Catherine Galuszka (Catherine.galuszka@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below. 

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Network Engineer, #2129). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University Application Form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.