Platform Manager - Foundations

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Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Platform Manager (Foundations) you’ll be driving the planning, delivery, operation and support of our core foundational platforms and solutions in the Cloud and Infrastructure disciplines.

• You will be a key player in the delivery of an operationally safe and secure environment
• You will ensure the effective and efficient delivery of new solutions with a well-supported infrastructure layer
• You will be pivotal in promoting operational excellence
• Your strong leadership will be key to leading a large team of technical experts, and guiding them in the delivery of great organisational outcomes
• Your relationship management will be an important element in ensuring successful partnerships with our vendors

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring

• Tertiary degree or similar level qualification in a technology-based discipline
• Experience in delivering Infrastructure outcomes in an Agile delivery environment
• Significant experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud and infrastructure technology in an enterprise environment and in-depth knowledge of servers and networks, data organisation, and both hardware and software
• Proven experience in the development of Cloud & Infrastructure strategies including the creation and maintenance of roadmaps and associated budgeting abilities.
• Experience delivering a consultative and partnering approach with stakeholders. Proven relationship management experience with external vendors.
• Outstanding communication skills, including documentation and the ability to coach and influence
• Demonstrated experience in developing effective ways to solving complex problems or create business opportunities through the use of technology
• Experience with programme and portfolio delivery, driving and managing projects and activities across multiples streams, realising benefits against investment

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Rob Field at rob.field@tauranga.govt.nz.

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

 Job Description: Platform Manager - Foundations