IT Systems Administrator


About the Company 

Open Country Dairy is New Zealand's largest independent dairy manufacturer, producing a wide range of dairy ingredients and products for global markets. Since 2004, we have built a reputation for quality, operational excellence, and innovation, backed by modern manufacturing facilities and a strong commitment to our people.

 

About the Role

We’re looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join the Open Country IT team. This is a hands-on role providing day-to-day support, maintenance and optimisation across our IT infrastructure, systems and user environments. You’ll work across on-premise and cloud infrastructure and provide technical support across multiple operational sites. 

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable and available. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining IT infrastructure, servers, networks and cloud environments
  • Supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and business systems
  • Managing user access, system upgrades, backups and security
  • Troubleshooting complex technical issues
  • Improving efficiency through automation and system enhancements


About You

You’ll be a proactive problem solver who enjoys getting hands-on with technology and can work confidently across a varied IT environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

  • 3–7 years’ systems administration experience
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365
  • Experience with Azure and networking
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • PowerShell or Business Central experience is an advantage

Apply Now

If you are looking for your next opportunity and would like to be part of a growing and successful business, we'd love to hear from you.

As applications will be reviewed as they are received, the position may be filled before the advertised closing date. 

 

 

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 2026-0381

Location: Highbrook, Auckland

Closing Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026