REANNZ is seeking applications for two new positions within the National Education Network team - School Liaison Specialist and Technical Procurement Specialist.

Applications for the NEN Implemenation Manager position advertised at the beginning of this month are due to REANNZ today.

Schools Liaison Specialist

The Government committed to connect, in the next 12-18 months, the first 10% of New Zealand's schools to a high-speed National Education Network (NEN) based on KAREN.  REANNZ, as the operator of KAREN, has been tasked with the implementation and ongoing operation of the NEN trial.

We are seeking a Schools Liaison Specialist, reporting to the NEN Implementation Manager to join the NEN project team.

The Schools Liaison Specialist must have:

• Knowledge of the current schools ICT and networking landscape in NZ.
• Knowledge of key network suppliers to the education sector, across NZ.
• Strong relationships with schools sector, including leading eLearning and technology adopters.
• Understanding of government procurement processes.
• Understanding of broadband networking technologies.
• The ability to make potentially complex and technical concepts and solutions easily understood.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the identification, preparation and connection of clusters of schools, and individual schools to the network.
• Supporting and encouraging prompt, high quality decision-making from participant schools.
• Engaging with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, to ensure well informed and efficient procurement.
• Promoting an understanding of the NEN goals with end-users, and raising internal understanding of end-user challenges.

The NEN team will be based in Wellington, and ideally the successful candidate will be available to start late January/early February 2010.  Please submit you CV with full contact details to dave.russell@reannz.co.nz by January 15th 2010.

Technical Procurement Specialist

The Government committed to connect, in the next 12-18 months, the first 10% of New Zealand's schools to a high-speed National Education Network (NEN) based on KAREN.  REANNZ, as the operator of KAREN, has been tasked with the implementation and ongoing operation of the NEN trial.

We are seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist, reporting to the NEN Implementation Manager to join the NEN project team.

The Technical Procurement Specialist must have:

• Experience in the delivery of complex, multi-faceted projects in an infrastructure environment, preferably telecommunications.
• Knowledge of broadband networking, including Ethernet over fibre networks.
• Experience in technology review, product selection, product research, network planning & broadband solutions delivery.
• Knowledge around the integration of the various different elements of connectivity and broadband implementations.
• Programme reporting and milestone management expertise.
• The ability to co-ordinate multiple projects within an overall programme with a strong focus on delivery against deadlines.
• Expertise in the development, administration and maintenance of project documentation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the procurement of the technical elements of the NEN.
• Interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders and team members.
• Managing the end-to-end RFP processes for all procurements, within Govt public procurement obligations, whilst being pragmatic and outcome focused.
• Contributing to the development of the strategic approach to the NEN implementation.

The NEN team will be based in Wellington, and ideally the successful candidate will be available to start late January/early February 2010. Please submit you CV with full contact details to dave.russell@reannz.co.nz by January 15th 2010.