Keeping our community connected is a big job. The King Country relies on us to keep our whare, our farms and our businesses powered up, 24hrs a day 7 days a week. So we need fantastic people who want to work for their whanau and community. As a values driven and customer focused organisation, we need people who share the same mindset as us.

As the Cyber & Infrastructure Lead, you will oversee the cybersecurity and infrastructure operations within our organisation. Your role is crucial in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of all IT systems and infrastructure, aligning with our strategic goals and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities will be to ensure:

•  Security Assessments and Incident Response: Conduct regular security assessments and ensure prompt response to security incidents
•  Threat Intelligence and Staff Awareness: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and enhance staff awareness through training programs
•  Infrastructure Oversight: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation’s IT infrastructure
•  Project Management: Plan and execute IT Cyber & Infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion
•  Governance and Business Continuity: Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following attributes:

•  Analytical thinking: You need to be able to analyse complex security issues, assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them
•  Leadership skills: You should be able to inspire and motivate, as well as work effectively with others to achieve common goals
•  Adaptability: The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, so being adaptable and open to learning new technologies and strategies is important
•  Communication: You should be able to explain security concepts clearly and enhance awareness and convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
•  Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is important for identifying potential security threats and ensuring the integrity and reliability of the IT infrastructure

Experience and Qualifications:

•  Proven experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management
•  Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices
•  Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and manage resources effectively

Why Join Us:

•  Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and efficiency, is people focused, and values driven
•  Competitive salary with several company benefits, including wellness initiatives
•  Opportunity to lead and shape the cybersecurity and infrastructure landscape of our organisation
•  Engage in continuous professional development and industry networking

What you can expect working for us

We are a people first organisation, demonstrated by our numerous employee benefits and our commitment to developing and encouraging our people to achieve their goals.  As a values driven organisation we pride ourselves on the positive working environment we’ve created and our commitment to exceptional internal customer service.

A competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dedicated and close-knit team is offered.  This role is typically Monday to Friday however we can offer flexible work options.

Safety and wellbeing are paramount to us, so our recruitment process involves a Ministry of Justice criminal background check, medical and fitness checks and a pre-employment alcohol and drug test.  It is also a requirement that you must already be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident to apply for this role.  Unfortunately, applications from international candidates or those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.

Applications close February 5th, 2025.  However, we may close this position early if we find a great candidate, so apply today!