MS365/SharePoint Specialist

Help shape Nelson’s future. Lead with expertise. Make a difference. We’re looking for a practical Microsoft 365 and SharePoint specialist who can improve platforms, guide users and shape better digital ways of working.

Shaping our future | Kōmiria te anamata

Shaping Our Future was built with the ideas and experience of our own people. Staff input shaped our Operating Model, and that model now guides our new structure: organised around our customers, clearer about who does what, and investing in the capability we need for the future.

Part of that vision is a workplace where people feel they belong and have room to grow. If you’re looking to develop your career, use your skills in a new way, or help shape how we serve Whakatū Nelson, we encourage you to apply.

About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

We're looking for a specialist to administer, maintain and improve Council’s Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environment. You’ll help ensure our shared digital platforms are reliable, secure and easy to use, while enabling better collaboration, information management and service delivery across Council.

You will:

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft 365 platforms, ensuring they are reliable, secure and fit for purpose
• Support consistent use of agreed tools, templates, and ways of working across the organisation
• Support teams to create and improve online workspaces that meet business needs and align with standards
• Build staff capability through practical guidance, training and support
• Monitor usage, platform updates and new functionality to identify risks, opportunities and impacts
• Contribute to standards and guidance for storing, sharing and managing information
• Identify opportunities to improve the use of Microsoft tools, including Copilot, and coordinate continuous improvements
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Council's Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environment, helping to shape platform standards, priorities, and future improvements that align with organisational needs
• Assess the impact of Microsoft platform updates and new functionality, recommending and coordinating changes that maximise benefit while minimising disruption to users.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

You’ll be a hands-on Microsoft 365 specialist who combines strong technical expertise with practical judgement, clear communication and a focus on helping people use digital tools confidently and consistently.

You'll have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, business systems or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience as an administrator or engineer in a Microsoft 365 environment
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft identity management (Azure AD) and services including SharePoint Online, Teams, Power Apps, OneDrive, Purview and Copilot
• Certification or training in Microsoft 365, SharePoint or similar platforms is desirable
• Experience with Copilot, Microsoft 365 security, compliance and information protection would be an asset.

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

• Wellbeing leave, platforms and initiatives
• A fully subsidised health insurance scheme
• A flexible workplace including hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Access to various employee benefits and discounts
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's wellbeing and future
• Mountains, beaches and national parks at your doorstep

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close | Rā whakakapi

Midnight Wednesday 18 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close ahead of the advertised date.

For a copy of the position description - please view the vacancy on our careers page here.

For further enquiries | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai

Please email enquires to Sarina Barron (Acting CIO) - sarina.barron@ncc.govt.nz