Hamilton, Newstead | Fixed-term cover until December 2027 | Full-time, office based 

DairyNZ’s story 

Deliver a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming 

Te whakaputa i te anamata kounga mō ngā pāmu kau o Aotearoa 

We are full of people who have a passion for delivering great outcomes and creating positive change. We leverage our collective strength by bringing the dairy sector together, helping farmers build more sustainable, profitable, and resilient farm businesses; because a strong dairy sector means a strong New Zealand.  

Your opportunity  

We're looking for a Modern Workplace Specialist to join our Digital Technologies team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, enabling people through technology, and helping organisations get the most out of Microsoft 365, automation and emerging AI capabilities. 

What you’ll be doing 

Reporting to the Digital Delivery Lead, you'll be DairyNZ's subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 modern workplace technologies, including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Copilot and other productivity platforms. You'll provide Tier 2 support, improve digital ways of working, and help ensure our collaboration environments are secure, well-governed and easy to use.  

A key focus of the role is supporting the adoption of Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled technologies, helping staff work more effectively while ensuring information is managed appropriately and governance requirements are met.  

Working as part of the Digital Technologies team, you will provide technical expertise and support across a range of modern workplace technologies, including: 

• Provide Tier 2 support for Microsoft 365 technologies including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform and Copilot.  

• Design, configure and maintain SharePoint and Teams workspaces in line with best practice. 

• Partner with business teams to understand challenges and recommend practical digital solutions.  

• Learn and support assigned SaaS applications as required, developing sufficient knowledge to assist business users, diagnose issues and coordinate vendor support.  

• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate business processes using Power Automate, Power Apps and Microsoft 365 tools.  

• Support Copilot and AI adoption through training, coaching, guidance and governance activities.  

• Coordinate with vendors and support providers to resolve issues and deliver improvements. 

• Create user-friendly documentation, training resources and knowledge articles that build digital confidence across the organisation. 

What you’ll bring 

You'll be someone who combines strong technical capability with a passion for helping people succeed. 

We’d love to hear from you if you have: 

• Experience in a Microsoft 365, SharePoint, digital workplace, application support or similar role.  

• Strong knowledge of SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive and Microsoft 365 administration concepts.  

• Experience troubleshooting issues, managing escalations and providing excellent customer support.  

• Experience configuring SharePoint sites, permissions, document libraries, metadata and governance controls.  

• Experience using Power Automate and other Microsoft 365 tools to improve business processes.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.  

• A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including AI and Copilot.  

It would be advantageous if you also have Microsoft certifications, Power Platform experience, Copilot adoption experience, or exposure to information governance and SaaS application support. 

Why you should join us 

Make a difference - Together with our farmers, help us drive positive progress for the sector and country we love. Our credible work supports a sustainable future for farmers, the environment and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Bring the whole you - We put people at the heart of what we do. We welcome all that you are and support your wellbeing, so you thrive personally and professionally. 

Join a vibrant culture - Be part of a team that truly believes in our values. We have the courage to take bold action and the curiosity to drive innovation. Our credibility shines in our evidence-based work and our connectedness builds meaningful, collaborative relationships. 

Empowering you - We succeed when you do, which is why we champion the development and growth of our people. We empower you to do and be at your best through learning opportunities and great benefits. 

Sound good to you? Come join our team who together, are making a difference. 

Check out the full position description here to read more detail. Applications close Sunday 2 August at 10.00pm.