Technical Consultant | Cloud | Hamilton

Ignite Waikato Limited are a Partner of Spark.

We specialise in the design, procurement, implementation, and support of corporate ICT infrastructure solutions including those delivered via the cloud.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Consultant – Cloud to join our Hamilton-based team.

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position working largely across our Enterprise customers.

This position provides technical leadership, architecture, consulting and solution design expertise across modern cloud, security, identity, workplace and application platforms. The role helps customers identify opportunities, define technology roadmaps, modernise services and select solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

You will be viewed as a trusted advisor and technical leader, providing strategic guidance, architecture, solution design, business case development and implementation oversight for complex customer engagements.

What you'll do for us

• Provide strategic technical advice and cloud consultancy services.

• Analyse customer business requirements and translate them into technology roadmaps and solution designs.

• Design and architect cloud, modern workplace, identity and security solutions.

• Facilitate customer workshops, assessments and discovery engagements.

• Develop solution architectures, proposals, statements of work and supporting documentation.

• Contribute to quotations, customer presentations and RFP responses.

• Lead the implementation of complex cloud and digital transformation projects.

• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance throughout project delivery.

• Mentor engineers and project teams through architecture and implementation activities.

• Contribute to fault analysis, troubleshooting and resolution of complex escalated issues.

• Establish and maintain architectural principles, standards and governance frameworks.

• Maintain accurate customer, project and commercial documentation.

• Ensure effective utilisation and accurate recording of project activities and customer engagements

What you'll bring in your Kit bag

• Two major certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, Cybersecurity Architect, Security Engineer or equivalent qualifications.

• One or more Microsoft cloud certifications.

• At least 10 years ICT industry experience.

• Proven experience in solution architecture, consulting and technology leadership.

• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale cloud and transformation projects.

• Strong customer engagement, workshop facilitation and consulting capability.

• Experience developing architecture documentation, business cases, proposals and statements of work.

• Confidence presenting solutions to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Proficiency across the following areas:

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Cloud Security, Governance and Compliance

  • Cloud Migration and Transformation Programmes

  • Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Mitigation and Prevention

  • Microsoft 365

  • Microsoft Entra ID

  • Microsoft Intune

  • Microsoft Defender Suite

  • Exchange Online

  • SharePoint Online

  • Microsoft Teams

  • Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled workplace solutions

  • Identity and Access Management

  • Conditional Access and Zero Trust security principles

  • Application Modernisation

  • Power Platform

  • Automation and PowerShell

  • Business Continuity and Recovery Solutions

  • Strong business and technical writing skills.

  • Expert use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and architecture design tools.

• The ability to engage customers, facilitate workshops and communicate complex concepts clearly.

• Proven ability to identify opportunities and help customers understand the value of modern cloud technologies.

However, soft skills, customer engagement and a willingness to learn are equally important

Why us:

Ignite NZ is a partner of Spark. We specialise in the design, procurement, implementation, and support of corporate ICT infrastructure solutions including those delivered via the cloud, to Spark Customers.

Support for you:

• We can support you and your family to relocate as we know moving cities is a challenge.

• We have a strong sense of culture working in the office and a Working from Home policy that is aligned with how we work.

• A competitive remuneration package.

Application Process:

Any applicant must have NZ residency or a current valid NZ work visa and currently reside in New Zealand and be available for an interview in person –

Applications from outside New Zealand will not be considered or responded to unless they are submitted via an approved recruiter or immigration specialist.

Please submit your CV and a covering note about the role you are applying for via Seek before close of business on Friday 11th of September 2026, and if suitable, we'll send you back the related position description.