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Energy Reimagined

At Counties Energy we believe energy can change lives for the better.  For the planet.  Our customers.  And our communities.  As one of New Zealand’s most progressive energy companies, we power everything from homes and businesses, through to new tech innovations and life-changing ideas.

As a 100% community owned electricity distributor, we deliver safe and reliable power to more than 47,000 homes and businesses from coast to coast from southern Auckland to the northern Waikato. But we’re more than just power – we’re a technology and energy business, and as Aotearoa New Zealand transitions to a low carbon future, we’ll continue to lead change to be fully prepared for what’s next.

Based in Pukekohe, our sights are set nationwide for our future.  With an asset base of $577m and revenue of $171m per year, our people at Counties Energy number 200 plus, while our subsidiary ECL Group, a technology and energy solutions company which spans the country, employs around 300.

Our network is evolving and growing at one of the fastest rates in the country.  We’re seeking great talent to build, plan and maintain this growth.

Te tūranga | The role:

Join our Digital Operations Team as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and bring your fresh ideas to this newly created role.  You’ll take the lead in providing operational technical support and delivery of Counties Energy hybrid cloud and infrastructure and ensure seamless end-to-end architecture across both Information Technology and Operational Technology environments.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners and stakeholders to ensure a resilient, reliable, and secure hybrid cloud and infrastructure environment. The role also contributes to shaping our hybrid cloud and infrastructure roadmaps, aligning them with business objectives and long-term strategies.

Ōu pūkenga | What will you bring?

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• 5+ years’ experience with infrastructure computing, hybrid cloud hosting, cloud services or similar roles.
• Tertiary qualifications in computer science or equivalent relevant experience.
• Expertise in developing, delivering, and supporting IT & OT infrastructure environments, such as physical, hypervisor and hyperconverged virtualisation, LAN, WAN and SD networking, on-prem and cloud storage.
• Expertise in developing, delivering, and supporting hybrid cloud hosting and cloud services, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IaaS, SaaS and PaaS.
• Expertise in supporting and managing server operating systems such as Windows and RHEL.
• Knowledge of secure configuration, management, troubleshooting and diagnostics of RHEL.
• Expertise in developing, delivering, and supporting cyber security platforms such as EPP, EDR, perimeter protection, cloud security services, SIEM.
• Ability to communicate and influence internally and externally at all organisational levels.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Commercially astute with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• A collaborative style, with the ability to foster collaboration and relationships working towards a common goal.
• A calm, professional temperament with ability to cope in pressured environments.

At Counties Energy, we value a growth mindset, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we encourage you to apply.

The perks

There’s too many to list!  Here’s some;

• Health, life, and income protection insurance,
• $300 Wellbeing Subsidy,
• 10 days paid partners leave,
• Many training and development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration,
• A fast-paced environment where everyone is encouraged and empowered to bring fresh ideas to the table,

And after 12 months we’ll add:

• Increased company KiwiSaver contribution to 4%,
• A paid Me Day to use as you choose and,
• An extra 5 days of sick leave.

Tono mai | How to apply?

If you’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand with relevant work rights and will undergo our pre-employment medical check and drug test, send us your application including CV and cover letter by Monday 7th April 2025.

Please note that you may not receive notification of the outcome of your application until the vacancy has closed and we have completed the shortlisting process.

Due to immigration requirements, we are only accepting applications from those who have current work rights in New Zealand right now.

**A note to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes.

Find out more about us and our journey towards our new energy future – countiesenergy.co.nz.

and our journey towards our new energy future – countiesenergy.co.nz.