Head of Digital Security

4 days ago

Tamaki, New Zealand Manukau Institute of Technology Full time

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. **Mōu te take - E uiga ia te oe - About you**: - 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 **Ahurea -**Anga fakafonua**-**Culture**: 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. **Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole - How to Apply**: **Job Reference: 29279** **Application Close Date: Monday, 6th October, 2025

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