Product Owner

The opportunity

We are looking for a Product Owner – Security to join our Product Management Practice on a fixed term 12-month contract. 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.

About you

You will bring a strong background in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or security engineering, along with proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar leadership role. Your ability to manage competing priorities, engage with stakeholders, and translate business needs into clear security outcomes will be key to your success. We are looking for someone who has :

• Prior 4-5 years experience as a PO or a product management 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 risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and how these shape security priorities
• Experience with security tools and platforms (e.g. Splunk, CrowdStrike, Mimecast, or similar)
• An understanding of networks and infrastructure
• Strong stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, particularly when working across different business units
• Experience in prioritising and managing a product backlog aligned to business outcomes

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your product ownership skills in a critical area of Council’s digital services. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment with exposure to a wide range of technologies and stakeholders. You will also have access to Auckland Council’s employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, and a range of discounts through our employee benefits programme.

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