At Mott MacDonald NZ, we're more than an engineering, management and development consultancy — we're a purpose-driven collective of thinkers, doers, and change-makers.
As a wholly independent, employee-owned company, we empower our people to lead with integrity, collaborate with heart, and innovate with impact.
We're looking for a highly motivated
Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
to join our Platform Services team in Auckland.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of digital delivery across our global business, enabling our teams to build software safely, efficiently, and with purpose.
Our internal development platform lowers the barrier to entry for domain experts, allowing them to transform their knowledge into digital assets.
By connecting innovation to outcomes, we enable better results across the planning, delivery, and operation of our clients' assets.
Your opportunity to thrive
As a key member of our Platform Services team, you'll work on:
Modern technologies and architecture
Large-scale data flows and storage
Automated testing and deployment
Complex and meaningful engineering challenges
You'll take technical ownership of solutions, working closely with the Product Manager to define and deliver impactful outcomes.
You'll provide technical leadership across workstreams, collaborate with global teams, and mentor others to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams
Leads with empathy and technical excellence
Navigates time zones and cultural differences with ease
Is a self-starter and a mentor to others
Values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement
What you'll bring
A degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering
Strong proficiency in:
C#
Kubernetes
Docker
Terraform
Bash scripting
Experience with scalable systems and development best practices
A commitment to quality and attention to detail
Bonus skills in areas such as multi-cloud architecture, networking, infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD pipeline design, observability tooling, security best practices, Python scripting, and database administration would be highly beneficial to the team and are welcomed.
Why Mott MacDonald?
We're a global consultancy with a strong local presence — and we're growing.
We believe in empowering our people, celebrating achievements, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and care.
What we offer
Agile Work Policy
Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
Ongoing professional development and mentoring
Opportunities to work on impactful, global projects
A culture that prioritises wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusion
Join us in making a positive impact
If this role resonates with you — even if you don't tick every box — we encourage you apply.
We hire people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.
You've got this.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
Annual health checks
Ongoing professional development
A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest
Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.
If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
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