Associate Platform Engineer

Associate Platform Engineer

Grow your engineering capability while working with modern cloud and DevOps tools.

Join a supportive, future-focused digital team.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We're looking for an Associate Platform Engineer with proven Jira administration experience to join our Digital Team, where you'll support the smooth operation and continuous improvement of NZTA's digital platforms.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to help manage platforms, contribute to system development, and implement automation and DevOps practices. You'll collaborate with a wide range of teams across the organization, gaining exposure to modern engineering tools, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale platforms.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer or someone looking to deepen their platform engineering experience in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the management, performance, security, and reliability of digital platforms
• Assisting with the design, development, testing, and deployment of system features
• Contributing to automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Working with product owners, architects, cyber security, and technology teams to meet business needs
• Participating in code reviews and engineering best practice
• Learning from and supporting senior engineers while building your technical capability

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You're curious, collaborative, and keen to learn, with a solid foundation in technology and a desire to grow as a platform engineer.

You'll bring:

• Experience or understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Exposure to SaaS platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira
• Interest or experience in DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC, automation)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably Azure), scripting, or automation tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others

Nice to have:

• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, or monitoring platforms
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent practical experience

You will also demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, and an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

3 May 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.