Chief Information Officer

6 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you an effective leader with a strong background in developing technological capability, IT management, and strategic planning?
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our customers and engage with communities, every day.

**Tūhonotanga**: Bringing people together to increase participation in democracy.

**Aratakina**: Guiding towards greater understanding.

**Uakaha**: Being dynamic and energetic in what we do.

**Manaakitanga**: Demonstrating generosity and empowering people.

**Tika**: Doing things right; doing the right things
Through our values, cultural understanding, and whanaungatanga (close personal connection) we connect with our communities ensuring support is provided during times of uncertainty.
About you | Mōhou ake
- We're looking for a Chief Information Officer with the depth of skills and experience to lead the improvement and development of technology capability to support the Electoral Commission (EC) and electoral events to realise our strategic and operational activities. You will have previous significant experience in leadership, service delivery and business improvement.

What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
- Delivering on our strategic objectives through managing all aspects of EC's multi-disciplinary technology function.
- Developing and leading the Digital Strategy in alignment with the overall objectives of EC.
- With a strong internal customer focus, enable whole-of-organisation goals to be achieved, involving the combination of strategic planning and delivery, technology management, leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Ensuring the Commission complies with all relevant government and industry cyber-security and privacy standards.
- A key member of the EC Senior Leadership Group reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Enterprise Services.
- Providing strategic advice and solutions to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a technology function, ideally within the public sector.
- Experience managing a large IT work programme and budget.
- Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build credibility with senior leaders to engage, influence and challenge where necessary.
- Demonstrated experience working in Cloud/outsourced technology environments.
- Experience providing strategic technology advice to Chief Executives, Boards and senior leadership teams.
- Extensive experience in organisational technology strategic planning and execution in line with broader organisational objectives.

About the Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.
Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.
Why join the Electoral Commission?
What's next? | He aha e whai ake nei
Applications close on November 15th.
All new employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You may disclose your vaccination status to your manager on a voluntary basis.



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