Senior Engineer Network Services at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

107888.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, LAN, WAN, Wired, Wireless, Security, Unified Communication, Passive Optical LAN, Network Protocols, Layer 1 to Layer 7 Protocols, Enterprise Network Troubleshooting, Service Provider Network Support, Hybrid-Cloud, Multi-Datacentre, Data-Centre Systems, Internet Border Systems

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION | TE WĀHAKA MATUA HAKARAU MŌHIOHIO Te mahi | The Role Ready to engineer the future of campus connectivity at one of New Zealand’s leading universities? Look no further! We're looking for a skilled network engineer to help 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'll contribute to projects like fabric-based architectures, next-gen wireless deployments, and AI-driven performance optimisation, while supporting critical services that enable teaching, research, and student life – that’s why we’re here, after all. Your work will be key to enabling flexible, automated, and scalable network solutions. You'll collaborate with infrastructure, security, and digital innovation teams, and have access to professional development and certification opportunities. Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Skills and experience • Experience supporting multiple platforms and environments. • Exposure to hybrid-cloud, multi-datacentre/site environments. • Experience with, and practical knowledge of: o Networks: LAN, WAN, Wired, Wireless, Security, Unified Communication, Passive Optical LAN. o Network protocols and the installation, configuration, and support of: Layer 1 to Layer 7 protocols. o Enterprise / Service Provider Network Troubleshooting, Operation, and Support. Don't miss out on this chance to join a team that is focused on delivering excellent service to our clients. Apply now to help ensure the success of our university's network infrastructure. Mō te tīma | About our Team At the University of Otago, you would be joining 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 the ground-breaking research which kick-starts innovations to benefit generations to come. Pūroko | Further details This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The salary level for this position is $99,364 to $107,888 per annum. Top of the range is $114,280. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. 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. Tono | Application To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501506 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. Additional Information Contact: Young Cho Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting and evolving a large and advanced campus network infrastructure. You will contribute to projects involving next-generation technologies and support critical services for teaching, research, and student life.