Due to an internal movement, we are looking for a DevOps Engineer to be accountable for the design, build, test, and maintenance of our systems infrastructure, both on premise and cloud. You'll need your full toolkit as you engage across the business providing advice and support on ensuring we have the right tools, infrastructure and software in place.
This is an exciting space for Orion, so if you love what you do, are an expert in your field, and what to move into an innovating and future focused sector, you'll want to know more.
About us Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and enabling decarbonisation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch. We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements regarding automation to improve and build release tools and processes Implement and automate continuous improvement and maintenance of both cloud infrastructure and deployment tools Write and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and various other automation scripts Ensure that infrastructure, applications and network components are operational and monitored to provide robust data driven reporting and issue identification Ensure optimal testing systems and procedures are integrated into build and release management systems About you Previous experience as a DevOps Engineer in a complex and challenging environment An in-depth understanding of the SDLC and various automation tools for developing digital pipelines Experience with cloud platforms, services and toolsets Experience with on premise infrastructure and networking equipment Understanding of automation, scripting and new digital solutions Strong problem-solving, analytical skills with a working knowledge of Agile methodologies The ability to translate and convert user requirements into tangible business solutions We offer You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead. Three days of "My Days" leave , additional leave after five years, and supportive parental leave provisions. A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer! You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.
To apply We encourage you to put in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all of these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.
Please reach out to us with any questions at . We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
