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Our company is a recognised leader in our industry, driven by technological innovation and offering excellent opportunities for growth within our dynamic organisation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking a new Chief Information Officer to join the team.

As the Chief Information Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s information systems, technology infrastructure, and digital capabilities. You will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the organisation’s technology environment while aligning IT strategy with broader business objectives.

In this role, you will lead the organisation’s IT function, guide technology investment decisions, and ensure enterprise systems support both operational excellence and long-term strategic priorities.

This is an opportunity to shape the organisation’s technology environment, strengthen digital capability, and ensure information systems support business growth and resilience.
 

• Develop and implement the organisation’s IT strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Develop and manage timelines for the introduction and implementation of all technological services.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the organisation’s technology environment.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Establish IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and risk management across the organisation’s technology environment.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor partnerships, and enterprise technology investments.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to identify opportunities where technology can improve business outcomes.
• Ensure enterprise systems support data-driven decision-making and organisational productivity.
• Lead and develop high-performing IT teams across infrastructure, systems, and service delivery.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for IT operations and service delivery.
• Oversee technology procurement and vendor management to ensure value and performance.
• Monitor emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organisation.
  
   

Key responsibilities: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job.

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT strategy and operations at a senior leadership level.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technology transformation or modernisation programmes.
• Experience managing complex IT environments across infrastructure, applications, and digital platforms.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking when evaluating technology investment decisions
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and external technology partners.
• Excellent leadership capability with the ability to build and develop high-performing IT teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability in complex technology environments.
• A commitment to staying informed about emerging technology trends and their impact on business operations.
  
   

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Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

• Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus
• Car allowance ($X annually)
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (X times salary)
• X days' annual leave + public holidays
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits scheme, with perks to choose from (including retail discounts and wellbeing benefits)
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

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