It Manager

About Kapiti Coast District Council

Kapiti Coast District Council look after one of the fastest growing districts in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing a wide range of services to support the current and future needs of a diverse population from all walks of life.

With a vision of a Kapiti with a thriving environment, vibrant economy, and strong communities, they take their role seriously and are genuinely passionate about the wellbeing of their District.

About the IT Manager

As a key pillar of the Digital Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the IT Manager is responsible for maintaining systems and infrastructure to support the delivery of Council services to the Kapiti Community.

Leading a team spanning Application Support, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering and Service Desk Analysis, you will be confident rolling your sleeves up and being hands on with technology and tools while leading and maintaining service excellence in engagement with the wider business at all times.

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be confident in your ability to manage and lead technical resources, including HR and Performance management.

You will combine this with technical knowledge across Infrastructure, Networking, Systems, Operational Security (SIEM) and Application Support.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on digital leader to see the genuine difference their work makes within the Kapiti community.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of up to 7 direct and 3 indirect reports, balancing leadership with hands-on technical support.

Oversee IT operations and projects (50 : 50 split), ensuring delivery of initiatives like Windows 11 rollout, firewall upgrades, and SCADA network separation.

Maintain and improve infrastructure, networks, and security practices, including Azure / M365 environments and SIEM monitoring.

Drive compliance, risk management, and operational alignment with security frameworks.

Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture through mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

Champion continuous improvement, challenging the status quo to enhance service levels and customer experience.

Skills and Experience Required

Proven leadership or management approach with experience guiding technical teams in dynamic environments.

Strong technical background in IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and security operations.

Familiarity with Microsoft technologies, cloud-based service desk tools, and operational security practices.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with resilience under pressure and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Experience in project coordination or delivery, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines, and organisational goals.

How to apply

Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter.

For further information, please contact Ben Dickson at

Reference number : 143400.

Applications for this position will close on the 7th of October.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Remuneration

The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $139,000, with a midpoint of $128,500.

Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

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