Systems Specialist

DIGITAL SERVICES DIVISION | RATONGA MATIHIKO

Te mahi | The role

If you are passionate about digital learning and are seeking an opportunity to make a difference, why not bring your skills to our Digital Learning team in this Systems Specialist role. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for digital technology in a learning context and will be able to understand systems and pickup systems administration skills quickly for new technology.

We are looking for an experienced systems specialist to join our team. Our systems specialists work in small nimble teams working across a range of systems in each of our product portfolios.

We currently have a vacancy in our Digital Learning Environment Value Stream. As a Systems Specialist, you will:

• Provide technical support for systems, including troubleshooting issues, resolving problems, and working closely with our clients.
• Be responsible for maintaining and administering systems within your portfolio to ensure optimal performance and successful client outcomes.
• Collaborate with our clients to help them achieve their objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will have a good information systems background, a proactive mindset, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to adapt to changing technology and business requirements.

We’re looking for someone with experience in systems administration and management who can:

• Deliver great outcomes across our core learning management systems.
• Translate requirements into documented, trackable changes.
• Solve complex problems with effective solutions.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

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 fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for this role is $85,057 to $92,174. Top of range is $97,508.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

You must have a 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 Leah McKay via the email address below.

Tono | Application

Applications quoting reference number 2600821 will close on Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Leah McKay

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Fixed Term

Salary Level and Range

Digital Specialist Band C (Range of Appointments $85,057 to $92,174, Top of Range $97,508)

Organisation

Information Systems

Job Function

Systems Architecture and Administration