" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Systems Engineer - Timaru\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e Systems Analyst \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior role in a tight-knit team at a respected Southern MSP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong benefits: health insurance subsidy, on-call pay, training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelocating to South Canterbury? We\u0026#39;d love to talk\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a well-established MSP with about 90 staff across the South Island. They have a strong reputation and a stable client base, and they\u0026rsquo;ve been around for a long time. The Timaru office is a small team of seven, including engineers, managers and admin. It\u0026rsquo;s a team where people back each other, work hard and keep the banter going.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be the senior technical lead for the Timaru client base, splitting your time between the office and client sites. Your clients will trust you, and the wider team will come to you for direction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the technical relationship with a portfolio of local business clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport and maintain Microsoft environments and client networks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver on-site and remote support, projects and improvements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor engineers and set the standard for quality and service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake part in a shared on-call roster of about 40 engineers, roughly one week in six, paid at $300 per on-call period whether you get called out or not\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid experience at a New Zealand MSP, ideally in a senior or lead role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Microsoft and networking skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA confident, professional manner with clients. You\u0026rsquo;ll be the face of the business with any client.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear written and spoken communication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership or mentoring experience, and familiarity with Halo PSA (nice to have)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA no-nonsense attitude. This team is direct and says what it thinks, so you\u0026rsquo;ll need thick skin and a good sense of humour.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s on offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary plus KiwiSaver\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubsidised Southern Cross health insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$300 on-call payment, mileage reimbursement, parking and a clothing allowance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining and development if you want to grow\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA stable company where hard work gets noticed\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThinking about a move?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re in Auckland or elsewhere and you\u0026rsquo;ve been thinking about a change of pace, Timaru is worth a look. Housing is more affordable, commutes are short, and the mountains, lakes and coast are on your doorstep. If you\u0026rsquo;re thinking about relocating, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you, and we\u0026rsquo;re happy to talk through the move.\u003cbr\u003e This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday, at the Timaru office. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eReference:\u0026nbsp;SP_4085501 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479309\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "