OSCER users, Forwarding from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA). Please reply directly to them, and please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested and appropriate. ================================================================== POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Research Computing and Data Platforms Manager National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/XWWE9/Research-Computing- and-Data-Platforms-Manager,49382.html * Based in Wellington, New Zealand * Permanent, full-time * Apply by 04 December 2022 We are seeking a Research Computing and Data Platforms Manager to join the NIWA team. https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/niwa/about-us This position would also have a role within the national team of NeSI (New Zealand eScience Infrastructure). https://www.nesi.org.nz/ The NIWA Research Computing and Data Platforms team is responsible for ensuring that NIWA and NeSI's research computing infrastructure, platforms, and associated services are operating reliably, efficiently, and are effective at meeting the needs of end-users and stakeholders. Key responsibilities of the team include: * Implementing, maintaining, and managing automation in research computing and data platform infrastructure * Designing, specifying, and planning the technical implementation of new research computing and data services as well as enhancements to existing services * Ensuring all software and operating systems are up-to-date and proactively managed * Ensuring that hardware systems and incidents are being well-managed, actively monitored, and equipment repaired or replaced should issues arise Demonstrated organizational skills, competence in technical management along with people management and professional leadership capabilities are essential. Applicants will need to be commercially aware, have a commitment to customer service and be adept at planning. Strategic thinking, good communications skills and competence in relationship building are also required. NIWA offers competitive remuneration and benefits and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional group. NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage. NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.