Manager Linux & Infrastructure

The Manager Linux and Infrastructure will oversee and maintain our critical systems, whether they are information technology (IT) infrastructure (servers, networks, data centres) or public infrastructure (transportation, utilities).

Key responsibilities include maintenance of physical infrastructure across multiple data centres.

planning, implementing, and maintaining systems, ensuring their security, reliability, and performance.

They will manage :

IT infrastructure and Linux teams, handling budgets, and aligning infrastructure with business needs

The deployment, maintenance, and security of infrastructure and services to meet business objectives and ensure compliance

Cloud-based infrastructure and services responsibilities.

MetService has a range of products and has been evolving itself away from historical platforms / environments and into a cloud-based AWS environment, and this role will be instrumental in leading and driving this change.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in an Infrastructure and / or Network management role in a mission critical, 24 / 7 commercial environment, Additionally, they will be capable of driving / supporting changes through technology in an organisation that is on the journey to rationalise and standardise tools, technologies, and approaches

Among other things you will have :

Previous experience leading a team of people to deliver efficient and effective services to customers

Tertiary Level Qualification in IT related discipline or 10+ years equivalent experience

Technical knowledge of Linux, Windows, Server, SD WAN, Network & Cloud Technologies

Proven ability to innovate and think strategically, to challenge accepted ways of doing things

Proven experience and knowledge of web hosting configuration components, including firewalls, load balancers, web and database servers and certificate management.

Initiative to anticipate situations and problems and ability to advise of the appropriate solution / s.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why you should join our team

Etahi korero hai awhina I a koe - Why you should join our team

We enjoy achieving, we appreciate creativity, and we recognise everyone's unique skills and qualities.

This allows us to be passionate about what we do; and to deliver products and services that have positive outcomes for our commercial customers and the people of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

How to apply?

Me pehea te tono - How to apply?

For more information about the role, please read the job description attached below.

Please click 'Apply Now' to be considered for the role.

Applicants for the role should have New Zealand citizenship / residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

Please note

: In January 2025, the Government announced plans for the future of the New Zealand science system, including the creation of new Public Research Organisations.

As part of this, we will be bringing together the significant capabilities and resources of MetService and Earth Sciences to provide the best weather forecasting system for New Zealand now and into the future.

To achieve this Earth Sciences will acquire MetService as a wholly owned subsidiary, with MetService retaining its role as New Zealand's authorised meteorological voice.Click here for more information : New science organisations

Applications close : Friday, 3 October 2025 at 6pm

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