Head Of Digital Security - Tamaki

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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.

Significant leadership (10+ years) across cyber security domains in complex, federated organisations

Experienced in areas such as risk management, compliance frameworks, incident response, and security strategy

Knowledge of both cyber-relevant New Zealand compliance standards (e.g. NZISM, PSR, NZ Privacy Act 2020) and industry-recognised standards (e.g. ISO27001, CIS, NIST)

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executives and boards

Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer) are highly regarded

Proven executive leadership and team building skills

What Success Looks Like

MIT / Unitec has a clear, robust, and adaptive security posture aligned with its digital ambitions

Security is viewed as an enabler of innovation, not just a control function

Executive stakeholders and customers have increasing confidence in MIT / Unitec s cyber resilience and we are considered as the safest and most trusted digital partner by our customers

Security maturity improvements are measurable, and key risks are proactively managed and amongst the best in the industry

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 matou ki te whai i te tuturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

See below for a copy of the Job Description and to apply.

If you would like any further information please contact Alison Redfern-Daly, People and Culture,

Job Reference : 29279

Application Close Date : Monday, 6th October, 2025

Please note this role is being advertised across Unitec and MIT career's 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.

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