Associate Director - Cybersecurity Governance & Advisory

Datacom; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Learning & development opportunities

Industry-leading learning platforms

Job summary

Datacom in Wellington is seeking a senior leader to grow and lead the Cybersecurity Advisory & Governance practice across New Zealand. You will act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CISOs and risk leaders, translating priorities into practical programmes of work and guiding governance and resilience initiatives.

You will own the growth and commercial performance, lead a high-performing team of consultants, and shape strategic opportunities while partnering across Datacom's cybersecurity capabilities

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience across cybersecurity, technology, risk, consulting or professional services.
• Proven credibility with executive stakeholders and senior customer leaders.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, resilience.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience growing customer relationships or advisory practices.
• Ability to translate complex cyber risk into practical business investments.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, technology, risk or business leadership.
• Desirable: CISO or senior consulting leadership experience with recognized security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, including CIOs and CISOs.
• Lead strategic conversations on cybersecurity governance, risk, resilience and transformation.
• Translate cyber risk and regulatory obligations into clear investment roadmaps.
• Own growth and commercial performance of the Cybersecurity Advisory & Governance portfolio.
• Shape opportunities, proposals and major customer engagements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of cybersecurity consultants.
• Build repeatable advisory services, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Partner across Datacom's cybersecurity capability from strategy to implementation and operations.
• Represent Datacom at executive forums and industry events.

Skills

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance & risk management

Security transformation

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication & presentation

Education

Relevant qualification in cybersecurity / technology / risk or business leadership

Industry certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Job description

About us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the role

Based in Wellington, this is a senior market-facing leadership role responsible for growing and leading Datacom's Cybersecurity Advisory & Governance practice across New Zealand.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executives, CIOs, CISOs and risk leaders, helping organisations understand cyber risk, define security strategies, strengthen governance and resilience, and translate priorities into practical programmes of work.

This role combines executive customer engagement, consulting leadership, commercial accountability and people leadership. It is an opportunity for an established cybersecurity leader to influence strategic outcomes for some of New Zealand's most significant organisations while building a high‑performing advisory practice, strengthening Datacom's position in the market.

What you will do

• Develop trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, including CIOs, CISOs, risk leaders and senior decision‑makers.

• Lead strategic conversations on cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk, resilience and security transformation.

• Help customers translate cyber risk, regulatory obligations and business priorities into clear investment and delivery roadmaps.

• Own the growth and commercial performance of the Cybersecurity Advisory & Governance portfolio.

• Shape strategic opportunities, executive proposals and major customer engagements.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of cybersecurity consultants and advisory specialists.

• Build repeatable advisory services, frameworks and methodologies that deliver measurable customer outcomes.

• Partner across Datacom's broader cybersecurity capability to help customers move from strategy through to implementation and ongoing security operations.

• Represent Datacom at executive forums, customer events and industry engagements, contributing to thought leadership and market presence.

What you will bring

• Significant leadership experience across cybersecurity, technology, risk, consulting or professional services.

• Proven experience building credibility and influence with executive stakeholders and senior customer leaders.

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, resilience and security transformation.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience growing customer relationships, consulting engagements or advisory practices.

• The ability to translate complex cybersecurity and risk issues into practical business outcomes and investment decisions.

• Experience leading, coaching and developing high‑performing consulting or cybersecurity teams.

• Outstanding communication, facilitation and executive presentation skills.

• A relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, technology, risk or business leadership.

• Desirable: experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Cybersecurity Practice Leader or senior consulting leader, together with industry‑recognised security or risk certifications.

Culture and benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry‑leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here

• Paid parental leave

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)

• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities

• Access to industry‑leading learning platforms and future skills training

• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work

• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits

• Meaningful work that makes a real impact

Eligibility criteria and conditions may apply to some benefits.