Chief Technology and Security Officer

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

**Chief Technology and Security Officer**
**Wellington | Full-time**
**Shape the future of technology leadership at MBIE**
- **; Strategic senior leadership transformational IT role**:

- **; Wellington based. Full-time. Permanent**:

- **; Lead, strengthen and streamline digital technologies to align with MBIE's strategic goals**:

- **; Salary range from $293,000**

**Tenei turanga - About the Role**:
As Chief Technology and Security Officer you will have singular oversight and provide strategic leadership on the future direction of MBIE's digital and technology road map, assuring architecture, security technology and delivery functions are integrated, aligned and fit for MBIE's current and future objectives.

This is your opportunity to lead transformative ICT change, embedding robust security frameworks, fostering innovation in AI and architecture, and ensuring our technologies support MBIE's mission now and into the future.

This is a high-impact role, and we are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of enterprise-level technology and digital ecosystems. You'll be an experienced strategist, able to assess complex systems, inspire cross-functional collaboration, and advise the executive team with credibility and expertise.
You will:

- Lead large-scale ICT transformations and oversee strategic delivery functions
- Champion innovation in architecture, technology and AI enablement
- Build high-performing teams and a culture of security and excellence
- Influence and engage stakeholders across and beyond MBIE
- Bring strong expertise in cyber security, system integration, and organisational alignment

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required**
- **; Proven senior leadership in ICT management within large, complex organisations**:

- **; Experience across digital delivery disciplines, including systems implementation and transformation**:

- **; Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-wide transformational ICT programmes**:

- **; Up-to-date expertise in technology, cyber security, AI, and strategic architecture**:

- **; Strong influencing and relationship-building skills at all organisational levels**:

- **; Advanced strategic planning and system-level thinking**:

- **; Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent senior-level experience**:

- **; Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance**:

- **; Able to pass a satisfactory credit check**:

- **; Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand**

**Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Maia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

**Me pehea te tono - How to Apply**:
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