Senior Technical Lead (Networks) - Digital Operations

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work anywhere in New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-timeHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• About the role
• The Senior Technical Lead (Networks) operates at an operational technology and delivery level, taking responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions across operations, projects, and programmes. This role ensures all technical activities align with approved architectural standards while providing expert guidance to support successful delivery and operational excellence. The Senior Technical Lead collaborates closely with delivery teams, architects, and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, scalable for future growth, and adhere to best practices and organisational standards. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, the role drives technical innovation and efficiency while meeting or exceeding quality and performance expectations.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• The Senior Technical Lead (Networks) reports into the Manager Network and Communications Technical Leads within the Network and Communications team, which forms part of the wider Digital Operations function. The Network & Comms team are responsible for delivering fast, reliable, and secure communication channels across corporate and healthcare facilities. Their work enables seamless voice and data exchange, supports collaboration, and underpins national standardisation efforts to ensure consistent and equitable digital access across the organisation. The team plays a vital role in maintaining the digital infrastructure that supports efficient, connected healthcare services.
• About you
• You are a seasoned network professional with deep expertise in supporting and improving critical network operations. You will have vast experience in technical leadership, with the ability to mentor and develop others. You will also have a background of identifying improvements and implementing technical standards and processes. You'll bring a problem-solving mindset, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to equity and innovation in healthcare. You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role :
• CCIE or equivalent experience
• Strong Firewall skillet (e.g Checkpoint, Fortinet and Palo Alto).
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience in technical leadership across complex IT environments, providing expert guidance and oversight
• 10+ years in technical support roles focused on service stability, availability, and compliance with standards
• Experience leading optimisation initiatives, driving continuous improvement and alignment with best practices
• Skilled in technical planning, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the development of technical standards and processes
• Working for Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
• Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
• How to Apply
• To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on
• Monday 29th Septmber.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact
• Tegan Gutry
• at
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
• | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (PDF, 236KB) Job Description |

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