Senior Engineer Network Services

Senior Engineer Network Services

Information Technology Services Division | TE WĀHAKA MATUA HAKARAU MŌHIOHIO

Ready to engineer the future of campus connectivity at one of New Zealand’s leading universities? Look no further! We are looking for a skilled network engineer to support and evolve one of New Zealand’s largest and most advanced campus network infrastructures. Spanning multiple campuses, our environment includes thousands of wireless access points, extensive wired infrastructure, and large‑scale data‑centre and Internet border systems.

This role offers hands‑on experience with next‑generation technologies across campus, wireless, optical, and network‑security domains. You will contribute to projects such as fabric‑based architectures, next‑gen wireless deployments, and AI‑driven performance optimisation, while supporting critical services that enable teaching, research and student life. Your work will be key to enabling flexible, automated and scalable network solutions, collaborating with infrastructure, security and digital innovation teams, and having access to professional development and certification opportunities.

Skills and experience

• Experience supporting multiple platforms and environments.
• Exposure to hybrid‑cloud, multi‑datacentre / site environments.
• Experience with, and practical knowledge of networks : LAN, WAN, wired, wireless, security, unified communication, passive optical LAN.
• Knowledge of Layer 1‑7 protocols.
• Enterprise / Service Provider Network troubleshooting, operation and support.

About our team

At the University of Otago, you will join the team responsible for empowering the future of New Zealand thinkers every day. You will be making learning easier for 21,000 students, setting 5,000+ staff up for success, and enabling ground‑breaking research that kick‑starts innovations to benefit future generations.

Further details

This is a permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

Salary : $99,364 to $107,888 per annum (top of the range $114,280).

Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Key job details :

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number will close on Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Young Cho, Senior Manager Network and Telecommunications Services via the email address below.

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