Advanced Computing & Data Platform LeadREANNZ Ltd. • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand

Advanced Computing & Data Platform Lead

REANNZ Ltd. • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand

15 hours ago

Job description

Advanced Computing & Data Platform Lead – REANNZ Ltd.

Location : Auckland OR Christchurch

About REANNZ

REANNZ is a Crown‑owned membership organisation dedicated to empowering Aotearoa’s research and education sector. Our diverse membership includes New Zealand’s Public Research Organisations (PROs), universities, museums, libraries and government organisations. REANNZ connects New Zealand’s science and research sector by operating and supporting specialist high‑performance digital infrastructure. In July 2025 we joined forces with the New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI) – bringing together people, platforms and technologies that support advanced computing, AI and data‑driven research across Aotearoa.

Why This Role Matters

We’re looking for a hands‑on technical leader to make sure New Zealand’s national research computing infrastructure runs smoothly, securely and efficiently.

As the Advanced Computing & Data Platform Lead, you’ll guide a talented team managing HPC, cloud and data platforms that power cutting‑edge science. Your work will directly enable researchers across the country to do what they do best – innovate, discover and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Lead the day‑to‑day operations of advanced computing and data platforms
Manage and mentor a small, high‑performing engineering team
Lead incident, problem and change management processes
Design and implement new platform services and enhancements
Lead the development and operational support of HPC & Cloud systems / services
Monitor system performance and ensure uptime across critical services
Partner with research institutions to support complex data workflows
Stay abreast of new tech in HPC, cloud and open‑source tools
Manage vendor and partner relationships
Foster a collaborative, curious and learning‑focused culture

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in computing, engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and managing distributed computing or data systems

Strong Linux and virtualization or cloud computing expertise (e.g., HPC, OpenStack)

Experience with automation and CI / CD tools (e.g., Ansible, GitLab)

Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages

Understanding of Linux networking, containers, and security best practice

Solid troubleshooting and systems performance skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Leadership experience or an aptitude to step in – developing people and fostering collaboration

A passion for supporting scientific and technological innovation

Why Join REANNZ?

Extra time off to recharge – including 4 REANNZ closedown days over the Christmas period and a dedicated annual wellbeing day.

Comprehensive wellbeing support – Southern Cross Wellbeing One health cover, an Employee Assistance Program, and annual flu vaccinations.

Family‑friendly leave – enhanced parental leave benefits, including primary carer top‑ups and paid partner’s leave.

Flexibility from day one – access to sick leave and bereavement leave immediately, plus the ability to take annual leave as it accrues.

Everyday perks – staff discounts at PB Technologies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

IT System Data Services

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Advanced Computing Data Platform Lead • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand