"Research Computing Specialist"

Job Description:

• Do you have a university degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering?
• Have you got an in-depth functional and technical knowledge of research technology and methodologies?
• Are you experienced in a DevOps environment and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and/or Chef?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Research Computing Specialist to join Te Kura Mātai Pūkaha, Pūrorohiko - School of Engineering and Computer Science on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments and infrastructure.
• Provide expertise and advice for the University on HPC services, including support for infrastructure, applications, and research workflows.
• Work collaboratively with researchers, students, and research groups to enable them to use HPC and develop associated research capabilities.
• Provide oversight and expertise into research technology projects, architectures, standards, policies, and procedures.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be a motivated, highly technical professional with an interest in research.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team.
• Have the ability to apply your skills across many context and research scenarios.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in a DevOps environment, and knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and/or Chef.
• An interest in applications and infrastructure that enable research in data science, artificial intelligence, and digital humanities.
• Proven experience in managing HPC environments, especially scheduling environments such as Slurm.
• In-depth functional and technical knowledge of research technology and methodologies.
• Experience building and compiling scientific software stacks.
• Experience using GPUs for computational tasks, such as pytorch, tensorflow.
• Applied experience in using the Linux shell.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 16 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Mark Davies (mark.davies@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

About Us

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Posted: 27/10/2025