Head of Digital

24 hours ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Full time

Position Title: Head of Digital

Location: Rotorua or Tauranga

Team: Digital

Position Type: Permanent, Full time

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is seeking a visionary Head of Digital to lead our digital transformation journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of vocational education through innovative, learner-centred digital solutions that empower our ākonga (students), kaimahi (staff), and communities.

As a senior leader, you will drive strategic change, enhance digital capability, and champion service excellence across the organisation. You'll lead a high-performing team to deliver future-ready digital services that support educational excellence and operational efficiency.

This role is pivotal in co-designing responsive digital solutions, fostering innovation, and ensuring our systems and services are aligned with Toi Ohomai's vision and values.

Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities

You will lead the strategic planning and delivery of digital services across our organisation, ensuring they are innovative, resilient, and responsive to the needs of ākonga, kaimahi, and our communities.

  • Leading enterprise IT systems and digital transformation initiatives
  • Working in collaboration across the business to develop and execute a future-focused digital strategy aligned with organisational goals.
  • Build and empower a collaborative, high-performing digital team.
  • Partner across the organisation and externally to deliver impactful digital solutions.
  • Ensure effective governance, performance measurement, and resource management.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

He kōrero mōu | About You

You bring:

  • A postgraduate level qualification in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant experience in the IT sector, including leading digital transformation initiatives
  • Understanding of the vocational education sector and an innovative approach to digital transformation
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Proven ability to translate complex ideas into effective digital solutions.
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori success.
  • Mō Mātou | About us

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:

  • Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence

  • Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities

  • Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships

  • Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we're here to help.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.

If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. Due to our organisational shutdown over the holiday period, short listing will commence in the new year.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.

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