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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Hybrid
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced technology and security leader to lead NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi (NZTA)'s Security platforms and capabilities.
As Platform Lead, Security, you will be responsible for the technical roadmap, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of NZTA's security platforms. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to keep our security tooling reliable, scalable and aligned to our enterprise architecture.
Key responsibilities include:
You will find out more about the role here: Position Description
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You will be an accomplished platform or technology leader with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale capabilities in complex environments. You will bring strong technical credibility, strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of, Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.
Mō mātou | About us
Te Aukaha | Digital provides modern, fit-for-purpose digital, information and technology solutions that support decision-making and make it easier for our people, partners and customers to work with us.
Our Security team enables NZTA to safely deliver its outcomes by reducing enterprise security risk across our people, places, information and technology.
Our Security team enables NZTA to safely deliver its outcomes by reducing enterprise security risk across our people, places, information and technology. We’re already using AI-assisted automation across assurance, vulnerability management and SOC triage and want people who’ll push that further.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
This is an opportunity to shape the future of NZTA's security platforms, influence enterprise technology direction and lead critical capabilities that support a nationally significant organisation.
In addition, you'll benefit from:
Ready to take the next step in your security leadership career? We would love to hear from you.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
18 November 2026For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
