We are SiteHost, a New Zealand-based web hosting company known for our exceptional customer service and clever tech solutions. For over two decades, we’ve built a reputation for being the kind of team people trust with their websites, infrastructure, and problems big or small.

We’re now looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to join our Operations Team.

What this role involves:

On the front lines of a busy web hosting company, a wide range of skills are required. The nature of our company means we are looking for candidates with strong programming and systems development skills, not just Operations aptitude. You won’t just be expected to code - you’ll be putting those skills to use regularly. From automating workflows and building internal tools to debugging complex infrastructure issues and contributing to improvements across our systems, your development skills will play a crucial part to how we work and solve problems. 

As well as that, you’ll actively engage with real people and real problems. That means you’ll work directly with customers to solve hosting and infrastructure challenges, troubleshoot issues related to servers, networking, and performance, and get deep into Linux environments and cloud platforms. Along the way, you’ll be exposed to a broad set of open-source tools and technologies, and you’ll collaborate closely with experienced DevOps engineers and learn from a talented and supportive team. 

Who we’re looking for:

This is a junior role, so we don’t expect you to know everything - but you should have a solid technical foundation and a strong desire to learn and grow. We’re after someone who’s hands-on, curious, and confident writing code to solve real-world problems.

You might be a great fit if you have:

• Some experience with scripting or programming (e.g., PHP, Python, Go, or similar).
• A basic understanding of Linux and command-line tools.
• A genuine interest in infrastructure, DevOps, and automation.
• A team-oriented mindset - you’re proactive, eager to ask questions, and happy to help others.

Bonus points if you have:

• Familiarity with hosting environments, containers, or cloud services.
• Prior experience in technical support or system admin work.
• Personal or school projects you can show off (we love seeing what you’ve tinkered with).

Why work with us?

We like to think SiteHost is a great place to work. We’re a friendly team that enjoys having fun while getting things done. Our office is a wear-what-you-want, help-yourself-to-a-great- coffee kind of a place. We’re serious about flexible working and work-life balance, too, so you’ll have the opportunity to tell us what that means for you. 

It’s important to us that every role in the company lets people deepen their knowledge and skills. As any growing company does, we have challenges to overcome but we approach those with care. You can expect us to be supportive, flexible and fair and we’ll expect you to take initiative, step up to a challenge and pursue personal growth in a healthy way.

You can expect excellent remuneration. We’re serious about making your work rewarding and helping you get better at what you enjoy doing. Because we want SiteHost people to commit for the long term, keeping you happy is vital to both our success and yours.

Sounds good? Get started on your application now and we’ll be in touch soon.