Product Owner

Product Owner – Cyber Security

Hybrid role with flexible working based in Auckland Central.

Minimum 3 days per week in office.

Salary $119,357 to $147,440 + KiwiSaver contribution.

About the role

We are looking for a Product Owner – Security to join our Product Management Practice in a permanent full-time role.

In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and management of security products and services that support Auckland Council's cyber resilience.

You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure security priorities are well understood, balanced, and delivered to meet organisational outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development and management of security products and services.

Engage with stakeholders to ensure security priorities are well understood and balanced.

Translate business needs into clear security outcomes.

Manage competing priorities and product backlog aligned to business outcomes.

Required qualifications

1-2 years experience as a Product Owner or related role.

Strong background in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or security engineering.

Knowledge of cybersecurity practices such as SIEM, SOAR, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.

Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO

• , etc.

Experience with security tools and platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Mimecast).

Strong stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.

Experience prioritising and managing a product backlog aligned to business outcomes.

What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people.

We offer a range of employee benefits and support flexible working options where possible.

Equal Opportunity

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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