Title:  Cloud FinOps Engineer

Ko mātou tēnei – our organisation

At One New Zealand, our purpose is help create a better-connected Aotearoa, New Zealand. We're focusing on investing more into simpler and better products and services, to make things even better for New Zealanders.

We proudly champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. We offer a friendly and open environment with leading flexible working practices that help people maintain a personal and professional balance that works for them and their whānau.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Cloud FinOps Engineer at One NZ, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial accountability and operational efficiency across our hybrid and multi-cloud environments—including AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Salesforce, and GCP. Your expertise in cloud financial management and cost optimisation will empower teams to make data-driven decisions that enhance business outcomes.

You’ll collaborate closely with AI Engineering, Technology, and Finance teams to shape and execute cloud financial strategies, foster a culture of cost ownership, and deliver insights that promote transparency and performance.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Enhance BI and cost analysis tools to deliver real-time insights and automate FinOps workflows.
• Build tools for continuous monitoring and scenario modeling to guide cloud investment decisions.
• Automate key FinOps capabilities including anomaly detection, forecasting, budgeting, and tagging.
• Produce high-quality reports on cloud usage and spend to support leadership visibility and ROI tracking.
• Implement tagging and account structures for effective cost allocation and governance using platforms like AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management.

• Define and implement FinOps standards to optimize cloud spend while maintaining service quality.
• Collaborate with Architecture teams to embed cost-awareness into solution design.
• Partner with engineering and project teams to estimate cloud and SaaS costs for evolving workloads and migrations.
• Align commercial and operational goals by partnering across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Cloud Operations.
• Support contract and license optimization in coordination with vendor management.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to build FinOps capability and foster a cost-conscious culture.

• Mentor engineering teams to embed FinOps practices and align with One NZ’s financial objectives.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, or cloud engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Salesforce, and GCP.
• Strong grasp of cloud billing models, cost optimisation, and FinOps frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Grafana, Tableau).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform and cloud-native monitoring platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage cloud cost efficiency at scale in a multi-cloud enterprise.
• FinOps and cloud platform certifications are a plus.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & family commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Laptop, unlimited data plan, market leading cell-phone for business or personal use.
• Lifestyle leave where you can purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

At One New Zealand, we have a clear purpose to unlock the magic of technology to create an awesome Aotearoa. We’ve got Heart, showing up as our best selves in every situation. We have the Grit to deliver a radically better world for our customers. We embrace the Freedom to shape the future, creating a more progressive, more inclusive Aotearoa.

Joining the One New Zealand whānau will stretch you, challenge you and provide opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career. You’ll engage in unique workplace experiences, be exposed to exciting and innovative technology, and gain opportunities for learning beyond Aotearoa.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

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