Software Solutions Specialist - Christchurch
Software Solution Specialist – Freshpork NZ (Based in Christchurch)
Freshpork NZ is a family-owned business, passionate about producing quality New Zealand pork products and feed. We have been delivering New Zealand pork to Kiwis for over 39 years and are the country’s leading pork specialist. With over 150 staff operating from 4 sites, we are committed to the long-term sustainability of the NZ pig industry, through innovative processing and products that provide fresh, high quality food products to New Zealanders, their families and their animals.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Software Solutions Specialist to join our Christchurch team and support our wider business in a technical capacity in person and remotely to our sites.
Reporting to the ICT Manager, this role has responsibility for scripting, systems and software development to support the forward strategies of the business, along with providing technical system support for users, with hardware, software and network requirements.We’re looking for someone who has technical capability and can align development progression with business initiatives for efficient and user-friendly outcomes.
What you’ll bring to the role:- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related experience.
- With a solid application development background (7+ years experience), you’ll be quick to identify, design and apply innovative solutions while further developing our current applications.
- Specific experience in Power Apps / Automation, EDI, Scripting (e.g. python, powershell, office script).
- Experience in SQL, T-SQL and database admin is an advantage.
- Microsoft product expertise and knowledge of cloud-based systems, network infrastructure and ERP System experience.
- Respond to queries with practical solutions, in person and remotely.
- Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and provide encouraging ICT support.
- Be an enabler with an approachable manner and effective communicator both verbally and with correspondence, to swiftly respond to all ICT queries in a customer-centric manner.
- Hands-on solution ownership from development to end-user empowerment.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and a passion for continuous learning.
- Be part of a successful professional family business.
- Your work will contribute to the future success of the business, while being part of a dedicated team who find time to enjoy a good laugh.
- A competitive salary package and additional benefits such a medical insurance and staff sales of our delicious pork and bacon, including our Heartland NZ and Freedom Farm products.
To apply you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand.
How to apply: For further information or to request a position description, please contact Nigel Lloyd on 022 174 4996.
Please apply through the relevant vacancy on our website www.freshpork.co.nz.