IBMS Technical Specialist/Software Engineer
Sky New Zealand
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Information & Communication Technology
Job Description
KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY
Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company.
We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace.
Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we proudly champion inclusivity and diversity as our core values, and we are open to applicants of all gender identities to feel welcomed and supported during the application process. We have included a "Diverse" category for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or any other gender identity outside the binary system of male/female.
Te Tūranga i The Role
We’re looking for an IBMS Technical Specialist / Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting, optimising and evolving our content systems. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of software engineering and operational excellence, supporting the end-to-end functionality of our IBMS (Integrated Broadcast Management System) platform – a critical system used to manage content rights, financials, workflows, and distribution.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in both a development environment and in supporting business users to get the most out of complex systems. You'll help enhance our project delivery capacity, reduce operational risk, and provide exceptional support to the teams who rely on IBMS every day.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
You’ll bring a unique combination of software engineering skills and hands-on knowledge of broadcast/content management systems, ideally IBMS. You enjoy working in a collaborative team, thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering tools and support that help the wider organisation succeed.
Essential
As part of the Sky crew, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits – from free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon, to discounted Southern Cross health insurance and YMCA gym memberships. We offer free onsite parking at our Mt Wellington and Albany office, and we’re big on supporting your growth with exciting career development opportunities.
Me Pēhea Te Tono i How To Apply
If this opportunity excites you and you want to join us in sharing stories, possibilities, and joy, apply online today. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now.
At Sky, we recognise that traditional recruitment processes don’t always work for everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to help you through the recruitment journey, we’re here to support you — just reach out to us at [email protected] . Please note, this email address is for support purposes only and shouldn’t be used to submit job applications.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Information & Communication Technology
Job Description
KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY
Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company.
We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace.
Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we proudly champion inclusivity and diversity as our core values, and we are open to applicants of all gender identities to feel welcomed and supported during the application process. We have included a "Diverse" category for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or any other gender identity outside the binary system of male/female.
Te Tūranga i The Role
We’re looking for an IBMS Technical Specialist / Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting, optimising and evolving our content systems. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of software engineering and operational excellence, supporting the end-to-end functionality of our IBMS (Integrated Broadcast Management System) platform – a critical system used to manage content rights, financials, workflows, and distribution.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in both a development environment and in supporting business users to get the most out of complex systems. You'll help enhance our project delivery capacity, reduce operational risk, and provide exceptional support to the teams who rely on IBMS every day.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing application and operational support for IBMS, including workflow optimisation and user training.
- Investigating and resolving incidents and issues, ensuring timely recovery and continuous service improvement.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to support their use of IBMS and connected systems.
- Designing and delivering enhancements that improve business performance, reduce complexity, and increase automation.
- Contributing to an integrated training strategy and maintaining up-to-date support documentation.
You’ll bring a unique combination of software engineering skills and hands-on knowledge of broadcast/content management systems, ideally IBMS. You enjoy working in a collaborative team, thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering tools and support that help the wider organisation succeed.
Essential
- Proven experience in supporting and maintaining enterprise applications, ideally in a media or broadcast environment.
- Hands-on experience with IBMS (or similar broadcast/content management systems).
- Strong problem-solving and incident management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Experience in software development and scripting – able to design and implement enhancements and integrations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – able to translate technical information into clear, actionable support for end users.
- Comfortable developing operational training material and leading user training sessions.
- Previous experience in the media, content, or broadcasting industries.
- Knowledge of system architecture and integration patterns relevant to content workflows.
- Familiarity with ITIL-based service management practices.
- Exposure to licensing, metadata, scheduling, or content distribution systems.
- Understanding of application security, backup, and disaster recovery best practices.
As part of the Sky crew, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits – from free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon, to discounted Southern Cross health insurance and YMCA gym memberships. We offer free onsite parking at our Mt Wellington and Albany office, and we’re big on supporting your growth with exciting career development opportunities.
Me Pēhea Te Tono i How To Apply
If this opportunity excites you and you want to join us in sharing stories, possibilities, and joy, apply online today. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now.
At Sky, we recognise that traditional recruitment processes don’t always work for everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to help you through the recruitment journey, we’re here to support you — just reach out to us at [email protected] . Please note, this email address is for support purposes only and shouldn’t be used to submit job applications.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.
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