IT Specialist/Manager (Hotel Experience Preferred)

Job Location/Region - Auckland New Zealand

Number of Positions Available - 1

Employment Type - Permanent, full time

Days required - Rotating roster Including Weekends

Hours Per Week - 40 Hours

Company

Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry. With 10,000 properties across 139 countries and territories, our 30 brands give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. Learn about our 30 hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.™

Located in the heart of Auckland's central business district, experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including 15 suites, which boast views out over Auckland CBD, be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind, body and spirit during their stay.

What we are looking for

A minimum of 2 years of related work experience

International luxury hospitality brand exposure would be preferred

A true believer in putting people first philosophy

Job Summary

Oversee Property IT Operations

+ Manage all hotel technology systems, networks, hardware, software, email, internet services, backups, and system maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Provide Technical Support & Problem Resolution

+ Diagnose technical issues, develop solutions, support end users, maintain equipment, and act as the primary escalation point for IT-related concerns.

Manage IT Infrastructure & Assets

+ Maintain IT inventories, software licensing compliance, hardware lifecycle management, cable infrastructure, and vendor-supported systems.

Lead Technology Projects & Strategic Planning

+ Plan, prioritize, implement, and monitor technology initiatives, upgrades, and capital projects while ensuring alignment with Marriott standards, budgets, and business needs.

Ensure Compliance, Security & Policy Adherence

+ Enforce IT policies, SOPs, licensing requirements, data protection practices, and operational standards to safeguard company technology resources.

Partner with Stakeholders & Vendors

+ Collaborate with hotel leadership, Marriott IR Shared Services, vendors, and associates to communicate IT updates, manage projects, resolve issues, and support business objectives.

Perks, Rewards, Motivations:

The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by the luxury branded hotel and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International.

Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends.

Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels.

Recognition programs to keep you motivated.

Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy.

Employee Assistance Program

Dry cleaning or uniform provided

* Lunch/dinner when on duty

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.