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In this role, you will lead technical initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable and efficient telecommunications services that meet the organisation's evolving needs.\n\nYou will play an important role in technical planning, implementation and service optimisation, while contributing to the development of technical standards, processes and best practices. Working closely with the Digital Services Network and Communications Teams and external vendors, you will provide technical expertise, resolve complex issues and support the successful delivery of projects and services.\n\nYou will also support and mentor other engineers, encourage continuous improvement and contribute to national and regional ways of working across Digital Operations.\n\nAbout the Team/Service/ Location \n\nYou will be part of the Digital Operations team within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, working alongside technical specialists and leaders to deliver and maintain reliable digital and telecommunications services across the organisation.\n\nThe team works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, senior leaders and external service providers to resolve technical issues, improve service delivery and support the organisation's wider digital priorities. There is a strong focus on simplifying processes, adopting innovative approaches and continuously improving the way services are delivered.\n\nThis role contributes to telecommunications services that support healthcare delivery across New Zealand. Occasional travel and work outside normal business hours may be required, including participation in an on-call roster.\n\nAbout you \n\nYou are an experienced telecommunications or ICT professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide leadership and guidance across complex technical environments. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement and can deliver effective technical solutions while maintaining high service standards.\n\nYou are a collaborative and adaptable professional who can build positive relationships with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external vendors. You are confident mentoring other engineers, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment. You also understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, health and safety, and continuous improvement in delivering services that support all communities.\n\nYou will bring:\n\nSignificant experience supporting, maintaining and improving complex ICT environments, with demonstrated capability in service availability, stability, security, compliance, technical leadership and complex problem solving.\n\nExtensive relevant industry experience, including technical support and the optimisation of complex IT environments, supported by a bachelor's degree in ICT, telecommunications or a related technology field. A relevant postgraduate qualification may complement significant industry experience.\n\nStrong understanding and experience across enterprise telephony and unified communications, including Cisco Unified Communications, SIP, PSTN, carrier services, SBCs, voice gateways, dial plans, call routing and end-user communications.\n\nExperience supporting contact centre and associated communications technologies, including IVR, queuing, call routing, recording, reporting and telephony integrations.\n\nUnderstanding and experience supporting legacy telephony environments, including Nortel/Avaya CS1000, and delivering upgrades, migrations and transition to strategic voice platforms.\n\nExperience in technical planning, solution implementation, lifecycle management, resilience and service continuity, including developing technical standards and processes and managing the network, infrastructure, security and platform dependencies supporting enterprise voice services.\n\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, deliver high-quality solutions, and provide technical guidance, oversight and mentoring across complex environments.\n\nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, supported by a bachelor's degree in a relevant ICT, telecommunications or technology-related field. ITIL or other service management certifications are desirable.\n\nWorking for Health New Zealand\n\nHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    \n\nHow to Apply \n\nTo apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 23 November. 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