Systems & Digital Operations Lead

About Us

Te Pari is a family-owned, global manufacturer of livestock handling and animal management systems, operating from a purpose-built facility in Oamaru with teams across New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and the USA.

We are entering our next phase of growth and are seeking a senior, pragmatic technology leader to align our Microsoft and ICT platforms and drive our digital operating capability to the next level.

The Opportunity

This is a senior role accountable for the alignment, governance and performance of our core systems. You will operate strategically while remaining execution-focused, ensuring our technology ecosystem enables scalable, integrated operations in a growing manufacturing environment.

About the Role

You will:

• Align Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM, Business Central, Marketing) into a connected, low-friction ecosystem
• Remove manual workarounds, duplication and system inefficiencies
• Support and ensure governance of system development
• Own vendor relationships and performance management
• Develop and deliver a clear 3-year roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Manage cyber security, governance and platform discipline
• Consolidate tools into the Microsoft ecosystem
• Manage AI adoption and integration to business processes
• Establish ICT support for the global team
• Provide practical technical leadership across the business

About You

You are a hands on but pragmatic technology leader who combines strategic thinking with delivery discipline. 

You bring:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integration architecture
• Solid understanding of M365, Azure and cyber security fundamentals
• Experience operating in ERP or manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Confidence evaluating new platforms, vendors and AI solutions

Your leadership style is commercially grounded and outcome-focused. You are comfortable and capable of keeping strong technical contributors aligned and engaged while ensure that technical debt / shadow tech are managed in a secure manner.

You value progress over perfection and understand the trade-offs required to deliver and scale in a growth business.

Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with system integration and technology leadership.