About the role

Contract | Christchurch | Initial 6 months, potential to extend to 12 months

About the role
Lead cyber security governance, risk and operations, driving practical security improvements and supporting a small team through a period of technology change.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead security governance, risk, compliance and audit activities.
• Oversee operational security, cloud security and secure configuration.
• Manage customer security reviews, assurance and certification requirements.
• Establish practical AI security governance and risk controls.
• Lead a small team and work with stakeholders across technology and the wider business.

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading a cyber security function, team or programme.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or SOC 2.
• Experience across cloud and SaaS security, operational security and risk management.
• Confident stakeholder engagement, including communicating cyber risk in business terms.
• A practical, collaborative approach to security improvements and team leadership.

Why join

• Lead meaningful security improvements across a broad range of cyber security activities.
• Balance strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership.
• Initial six-month contract with potential to extend to 12 months.

About the company and culture
Work with an established technology organisation navigating ongoing growth and technology evolution, where security plays an important role in customer trust and business outcomes.

Contractor Benefits

• Wellbeing Discovery Sessions 
• Welcome Packs 
• Hnry discount 
• Exclusive invites 
• Optional Pay-As-You-Go PI/PL Insurance 

How to apply
If you have the experience to lead a cyber security function and deliver practical improvements, apply now with your CV to discuss the opportunity.

Note: We review all CV's manually and you will be contacted if your skills and experience meet the requirements of any of our clients. You must have valid working rights for NZ.