Senior Network Engineer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cisco SDA, ISE policy design, Data centre management, Network troubleshooting, Wireless networks, Agile methodology, Technical communication, Service provider environment, Network design, Infrastructure support, Team collaboration, Knowledge sharing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Can you effectively communicate technical information to different target groups? * Do you have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge? * Are you familiar with large-scale Cisco SDA networks, ISE policy design, data centre, internet and wireless networks and technologies? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a  Senior Network Engineer to join the Network team in Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a fixed-term, full-time basis. This fixed-term position will last until 18 December 2026. We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in the design and support in a medium to large scale service provider environment supporting 20,000+ network attached devices and 24/7 service availability. The candidate should have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge while at the same time understand the bigger picture with a strong customer-focussed work ethic.  Ō pūmanawa - About you We’re looking for someone who has: * Proven expert knowledge and experience in design, support and troubleshooting of large-scale Cisco SDA networks, ISE policy design, data centre, internet and wireless networks and technologies. * Even though you are a technical expert in multiple fields, you like to keep on learning and expanding your technical knowledge. * Proven experience in technical support and troubleshooting methodologies and the use of tools and resource available. * Experience with Agile Methodology. * Experience in communicating technical information to different target groups. * You are a team player and like to share knowledge with team members. In return, we offer: * A fast-paced environment with plenty of variety. * The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the technologies we deploy in order to always provide a world-class service to our customers. * The opportunity to grow in experience and knowledge while working on the latest technologies. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQA1IxUQBz31T6l68dmZniUmAQqSqKknMBwvd4LDWtwaIPE?e=jnJK7n&download=1]. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 29 April 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Mike Jonker (mike.jonker@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Ready to make a difference? Join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/digital-solutions] and be at the forefront of innovation! Our team excels in software and hardware support, cutting-edge learning technology, research assistance, project management, and IT security. Embrace a dynamic environment where your skills will thrive and make a real impact. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer will design, support, and troubleshoot large-scale Cisco SDA networks and data center infrastructure. The role involves maintaining 24/7 service availability for over 20,000 network-attached devices within a service provider environment.