Head of Digital Security Tāmaki

Overview

We seek a visionary and execution-focused Head of Digital Security to lead MIT / Unitec's cyber security strategy and operations. This role is responsible for safeguarding the organisation's systems and platforms, networks and data across MIT / Unitec, ensuring regulatory and operational compliance, and building a modern, resilient security architecture that enables innovation. The Head of Digital Security will also play a strategic role in exploring opportunities to transform security into a differentiator and maybe become a potential revenue stream for MIT / Unitec in the future. This executive position will report directly to our Director - Digital Strategy and Experience and will be a key executive of MIT / Unitec.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving enterprise-wide security strategy and embedding secure-by-design principles
• Leading the modernisation of our security environment to support digital transformation
• Owning cyber risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Championing a strong security culture across staff and learners
• Advising executive leadership on resilience and emerging threats
• Building scalable, cloud-native security architecture and enabling secure product delivery

This role requires strategic thinking, technical depth, and the ability to influence across the organisation.

Qualifications

What Success Looks Like

You will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that make you a strong fit for this role. If you have any queries about the role, please email Emma Derbyshire, Recruitment Business Partner @ Please note this email address is not to be used for direct application.

Application Close Date : Monday, 6 th October 2025

Please note this role is being advertised across Unitec and MIT careers sites, you only need to apply once through one of the career sites.

We welcome applications from New Zealand residents and those legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Disclaimer : This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted through change. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.

Reference # 51933

Posted on 22 Sep 2025

Closes on 06 Oct : 00

Location(s) Tāmaki Makaurau

Expertise Computing and IT, Executive, Management and Planning

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