IT Manager

5 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand TalentPOD Limited Full time

Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) is a not-for-profit on a bold mission — to restore Aotearoa/New Zealand's wild places by making them pest free.

Since its beginnings a decade ago, ZIP has grown from an ambitious start-up backed by the NEXT Foundation and the Department of Conservation into a leading force in predator research and development, innovation and elimination. With a talented team of 90 practitioners, scientists, engineers and field experts, ZIP develops and delivers world-class technology and strategies to protect native wildlife and restore ecosystems.

Their work spans some of the country's most breathtaking and ecologically important regions — from the rainforests of South Westland and the drylands of Aoraki/Mount Cook to the wild landscapes of Rakiura/Stewart Island.

The opportunity

ZIP is seeking its first ever IT Manager to join the business services team and be responsible for consolidating and evolving the function across the business and its projects.

  • Initially a hands-on role, the successful candidate will deliver day-to-day IT support and project-based work, capturing the knowledge from those who currently deliver the services.
  • Over time, the role will move to become more strategic, growing as the organisation grows.
  • With a keen eye on IT security, you will ensure that data management processes are effective, and measurement systems are further developed to support ongoing growth.

About you

  • You will be a proven technology leader, with experience in a medium-sized organisation that is growing
  • A willingness to get hands-on with the technology
  • Project management experience
  • Strong vendor management experience
  • An ability to pivot at short notice as priorities change
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technology talk into business solutions
  • A growth mindset

What's on Offer

  • Flexible working – balance office work in Wellington with hybrid working
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment with flexibility and scope to make a visible impact
  • Opportunity to establish and shape a new IT function within a growing organisation
  • A diverse and hands-on role that spans strategic, operational and project responsibilities
  • A supportive, connected and innovative team culture
  • The opportunity to see the real-world impact of your work on ZIP's mission
  • Be involved with growth areas within the technology environment

Join a team driven by purpose, collaboration and innovation — and help shape a predator-free future for Aotearoa.

To make confidential enquiries, please contact Paul O'Donovan from TalentPOD Ltd at

To apply click on "Apply Now."

Important Note: ZIP is working exclusively with TalentPOD Ltd regarding the recruitment of this position. To be considered, you must contact TalentPOD Ltd directly, as applications through other agencies will not be accepted.

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