Site Specialist Infrastructure

About this role

• Coordinate digital infrastructure changes at corrections prison and community sites
• Assess requirements, design, and deliver digital infrastructure changes to support our frontline
• Build excellent relationships with site representatives and vendors
• 2-year fixed term or secondment opportunity
• Based in Wellington at our National Office

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Site Specialist Infrastructure role is integral to our operations. You will be tasked with evaluating requirements, implementing physical infrastructure changes and new digital infrastructure to our prison, community, and other sites with the Corrections network. 

The work can range in scale from the relocation of data ports, cabling, and switches; through changes to repurposed rooms or buildings; through to significant project designs and delivery into new complex multi building sites. The role requires strong operational understanding of how our digital services are utilised by our staff within our buildings, and Digital and our vendors deliver those services.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Deep understanding in identifying and articulating functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to take a consulting approach to work and add value by quickly identifying the key cause of issues and assist with the development of appropriate solutions.
• Proven ability to successfully build and maintain ongoing business relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and build consensus.

This role will require you to travel nationally to fulfil the requirements of this position.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid point of the salary range is $110,523 and the full range (85%-120%) is $93,945 - $132,628. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Tuesday 7 April 2026, 11pm, NZST.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.