Principal Systems Engineer (A&I)

We are reshaping the way we deliver IT services at Massey University and are looking for an experienced technical leader as Principal Engineer, Applications & Integration. You’ll be a seasoned professional with deep experience across enterprise applications and how they integrate in a modern IT environment. Your expertise will be crucial in this opportunity to make a significant impact in our transition to a sustainable, future-proofed and integrated Massey business. Mō wai mātou | About Us We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry. Our IT Services team is evolving under new leadership, with a focus on enabling the university to meet its strategic goals. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role The Principal Systems Engineer (Applications & Integration) provides authoritative subject matter expertise and acts as the technical lead in their domain. You will contribute to the technology roadmap, shape standards and guidelines for your domain and help inform others and ensure a joined-up approach to all aspects of the systems lifecycle. You’ll also act as a mentor to others in the Applications and Integration team enabling an effective balance of standard operating with new, between innovation and tried and tested and across optimisation and automation. A particular focus of yours will be integration and its development at Massey. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do Assist the Practice Lead in application development, integration, and support Manage development, configuration, and integration practices Ensure service availability and manage enhancements Ensure security and privacy of information and information flows Enable improved user experiences through effective sourcing, implementation, and automation Provide expert advice Drive change through technical, and strategic alignment Assist in influencing attitudes, decisions and actions Mentor others in your team Collaborate to meet strategies, plans and targets Ko koe tēnei | Who You Are Tertiary qualification in IT or business management, or equivalent experience Extensive experience in IT, particularly in applications and integration Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a principal engineer or related position Proven ability to contribute effectively to projects and stakeholder relationships Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty and, crucially, challenging change Knowledge of strategic IT issues, especially in educational or government contexts Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? | What’s in it for you? Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus Many of the IT Services teams and business stakeholders are based on our Palmerston North campus, which is the preferred location for this role. Consideration may be given for the right candidate to be based at our Wellington Campus, however regular travel (minimum of 1 day per week) to Palmerston North will be required.This is a full time (37.5hrs) role and appointment will be commensurate of skills and experience within a Grade 8 ($94,210 - $126,536) range. Join us and lead a key part of Massey University’s digital transformation!