Job Description
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Location
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Full job description
Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are currently looking for a Platform Specialist, who is a generalist skilled in infrastructure, to join our Digital Services team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the Open Polytechnic infrastructure and applications, and how they integrate with other systems and interfaces to external systems. You will be working in a modern environment with our infrastructure being a mix of Infrastructure as a Service, Azure and O365 which is mostly Microsoft Windows based.
As a technically confident person, the Platform Specialist:
Has no problem leading from the front and openly sharing knowledge
Helps to improve and embed processes to increase operational support maturity
Supports the delivery of technical project infrastructure components
Has excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
Is diligent, solutions focused and genuinely enjoys helping others
Can work autonomously and as part of a team.
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role
You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.
The ideal candidate will have
Strong knowledge of Networking and Firewalls (Allied Telesis & Checkpoint preferred)
Exposure to Azure networking
Knowledge of O365 services e.g. Office365, MS365, Azure AD, SharePoint Online, Intune, Teams
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Cloud Security
Technical certifications in relevant industry technologies
Great work commitment, tenacity, resilience and a pragmatic approach
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact: Dominic Ellery - dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 18 January 2026 11.00pm. We reserve the right to close the listing early and will be shortlsiting applications as they come. Please don't delay applying.
Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.
Reference:
36532
Posted:
23 Dec 2026
Closes:
18 Jan 2026 23:00
Expertise:
Information Services
Work type:
Full Time, Permanent
Location:
Lower Hutt
Permanent
Full-time
Location
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Full job description
Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are currently looking for a Platform Specialist, who is a generalist skilled in infrastructure, to join our Digital Services team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the Open Polytechnic infrastructure and applications, and how they integrate with other systems and interfaces to external systems. You will be working in a modern environment with our infrastructure being a mix of Infrastructure as a Service, Azure and O365 which is mostly Microsoft Windows based.
As a technically confident person, the Platform Specialist:
Has no problem leading from the front and openly sharing knowledge
Helps to improve and embed processes to increase operational support maturity
Supports the delivery of technical project infrastructure components
Has excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
Is diligent, solutions focused and genuinely enjoys helping others
Can work autonomously and as part of a team.
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role
You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.
The ideal candidate will have
Strong knowledge of Networking and Firewalls (Allied Telesis & Checkpoint preferred)
Exposure to Azure networking
Knowledge of O365 services e.g. Office365, MS365, Azure AD, SharePoint Online, Intune, Teams
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Cloud Security
Technical certifications in relevant industry technologies
Great work commitment, tenacity, resilience and a pragmatic approach
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact: Dominic Ellery - dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 18 January 2026 11.00pm. We reserve the right to close the listing early and will be shortlsiting applications as they come. Please don't delay applying.
Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.
Reference:
36532
Posted:
23 Dec 2026
Closes:
18 Jan 2026 23:00
Expertise:
Information Services
Work type:
Full Time, Permanent
Location:
Lower Hutt
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Platform Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Lower Hutt offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.