- Contract to 31 October 2026
- National Digital Workspace Programme
- Remote - anywhere in New Zealand
- $120 per hour
Are you a Microsoft Identity and Security specialist ready to take ownership of a technically complex and high-impact programme? Our client is looking for a Tech Lead to drive the Desktop Conversion workstream across its final phases and get it across the line by 31 October in National Digital Workspace Programme
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You'll be responsible for driving the review, assessment, and decision-making across a three-phase desktop conversion process: DHB mailbox migration to Health NZ, guest account conversion to remove ongoing licensing cost, and migration to the national environment. You'll assess SSO application compatibility, own problem-solving, and work closely with a small team of BAs and a Project Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical review and decision-making across all three desktop conversion phases
- Assess SSO application compatibility through the guest account conversion process
- Own the Guest ID lifecycle and Entra ID conversion end-to-end
- Drive problem-solving and technical documentation across the workstream
- Maintain and improve PowerShell automation for identity provisioning and access reviews
- Ensure device compliance and application deployment across the hybrid environment
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Guest ID lifecycle, cross-tenant access, and Conditional Access
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Cloud Apps
- Active Directory, Outlook, Intune/Entra device policy, and MDM/MAM
- SaaS authentication, identity federation, and SSO across cloud and on-premises environments
- Microsoft Purview - sensitivity labels, retention policies, and governance
- PIM and RBAC for secure identity management
- PowerShell scripting and automation
- Health sector experience (benificial), familiarity with large-scale government or public sector environments is an advantage
If this sounds like you, apply now. We'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates promptly.
