Senior Network & Systems Engineer

Napier City Council is seeking a Senior Network & Systems Engineer to lead our networking, firewall and security infrastructure. This role provides the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing IT systems that support the work of the Council and the community it serves.

Working closely with the rest of our Digital Services team, you’ll provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes. A friendly, approachable team player, you care deeply about your work and take pride in contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team. Your advice will help shape projects and the Council’s technology roadmap, while building capability across the team and contributing to a strong, professional service culture.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Act as the technical lead for Council’s networking and firewall environment

• Design, implement and optimise secure, resilient infrastructure solutions

• Provide expert advice to inform projects, programmes and future technology direction

• Support and guide other engineers and vendors to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes

• Contribute to a strong performance culture and the ongoing maturity of Digital Services

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Senior Networking and Security Engineer with extensive IT infrastructure experience

• Proven experience working across complex on-prem, virtual and cloud environments

• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to assess issues, make sound decisions, and clearly articulate recommendations

• Demonstrated ability to mentor others, build capability, and share knowledge across a technical team

• Collaborative, proactive and comfortable engaging with leaders, suppliers and technical peers

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service

• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy

• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier’s CBD.

The annual salary package for this role is between $105,700- $124,300 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 6 March 2026, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening & drug testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Senior Network & Systems Engineer