Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer|Kaipūhanga Kapua Matua Devops

Fixed term/ Secondment opportunity till end of June 2027.

The role | Te tūnga

Play a key role in the data development and delivery as part of our Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) project, here at Stats NZ. The IDI is a world first in leading the integration of datasets to link information from key Government agencies, surveys and NGO’s, to translate into better social outcomes for all New Zealanders. More information on the programme of work can be found in the link below;

Integrated Data Infrastructure | Stats NZ

In this newly created fixed term role, the Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer will be part of a multidisciplinary team playing a pivotal role in developing, building and supporting quality initiatives within the product offering and the underlying platform and tools. Your skills knowledge and positive attitude will be leveraged to mentor and contribute to the evolving work within the modernising IDI project.

The ideal candidate will be able to apply a holistic enterprise-wide perspective while working closely with project and business stakeholders to understand their priorities and provide leadership and guidance on DevOps practices, delivery of value to the project and a focus on automation and value added initiatives across our platforms. This will allow the IDI to remain robust, agile, secure, and fit for purpose, supporting both operational delivery and future capability uplift.

The scope of this role includes:

• Mentor and provide guidance across the team and project to drive consistency in processes and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Work in collaboration with software delivery teams to automate and streamline cloud infrastructure and monitoring toolsets.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing best practice to CI/CD, automation and observability toolsets.
• Provide support for core platforms under the watch of the team and work collaboratively with other teams within the technology services model.
• Understand and contribute to the IDI/ Stats roadmap for enterprise alignment.
• Advocate for a “automate everything”, “measure everything” approach and implement cost effective solutions for software delivery.
• Support the team during incidents, outages and seasonal demands.
• Share knowledge and expertise on Stat’s software products regarding service criticality, risks and business impacts.
• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective and timely communication, quickly building credibility and trust.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

Our ideal candidate will have solid experience as a DevOps Engineer or working within Platform/Digital engineering. You will bring an innovative mindset, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and explore new and better ways of working.

What you will bring to the role:

• Senior level background ideally from a large, complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships across the project and the business while providing practical solutions and paths forward.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and deliver detailed information in plain language.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a priority on automation and a “automation first” mindset.
• Proficiency with automation and configuration management tools, encompassing traditional scripts and specialised tools.
• Solid experience with cloud resources and services including AwS and Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience with observability and CI/CD toolsets.
• In-depth understanding of technology service delivery, project management, scalability and the software development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of current development and security tools/ techniques, coupled with an awareness of technology trends.
• Experience developing migration and transition strategies that balance technical improvement with operational continuity.
• Possess excellent judgement and sound decision-making skills to deliver high-quality results within timelines.

In return we offer exposure to be at the leading edge of technology within government, with hands on, value driven work.

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.

About Us | Ko mātou

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high-quality data with equitable access for all.

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.

Some key benefits include:

• 37.5 hours work week.
• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• 3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).
• Annual flu vaccines.
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanent kaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Study assistance programmes.
• Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross agency connection.
• An active social club in each office.

Starting salary for this position will be based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, and alignment with the role. A competitive salary and KiwiSaver contribution are offered.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Sound like you. Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Please reach out to heena.ravji@stats.govt.nz if you have any pātai / questions.

Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.