Chief Technology Officer

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 293,000 - 366,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide end-to-end leadership for MBIE's technology ecosystem. You will develop and deliver MBIE's technology strategy and roadmap, uniting strategy, architecture, cyber security, delivery, infrastructure and operations under a single leadership model to enable secure, resilient digital services.

You will lead the Digital Strategy and Delivery branch within the Corporate and Digital Shared Services group, engaging with government, industry and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large, complex technology functions at senior levels.
• Member of a senior leadership team contributing to strategy and outcomes.
• Deep expertise in technology strategy, delivery, governance and service management.
• Experience modernising technology estates, cloud adoption, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience in cyber security, resilience, incident response and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with executives, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technology leadership to the CEO and SLT.
• Develop and implement MBIE's enterprise technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead modernisation, cloud transformation, AI enablement and platform renewal.
• Strengthen cyber security and ensure service reliability and performance.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing technology workforce and culture.
• Govern enterprise technology operations including incident management and resilience.

Skills

Technology leadership

Senior leadership

People leadership

Technology strategy

Cyber security

Operational resilience

Education

Tertiary qualification or extensive senior management experience

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIELead MBIE's technology ecosystem end to end, from strategy and architecture to delivery and operationsDrive the modernisation of MBIE's technology landscape, including cloud, cyber resilience and AI enablementJoin the Corporate and Digital Shared Services Leadership Team and influence technology direction across governmentPermanent Full time | WellingtonSalary Range [$293,000 - $366,250] TFR (Incl KiwiSaver) and wellness benefitsTenei turanga - About the Role:As Chief Technology Officer, you will provide end-to-end leadership and accountability for MBIE's technology ecosystem. You will lead the development and delivery of MBIE's technology strategy and roadmap, bringing strategy, architecture, cyber security, delivery, infrastructure and operations together under one cohesive leadership model that enables secure, resilient and high-performing digital services.Reporting to the Deputy Secretary Corporate and Digital Shared Services, you will lead the Digital Strategy and Delivery branch, part of the Corporate and Digital Shared Services (CDSS) group. You will build strong partnerships across government, industry and technology communities and provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, risks and opportunities. In this role you will:Provide strategic technology leadership and advice to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, maximising the value of MBIE's technology, digital, cyber security and AI investmentsDevelop and implement an enterprise technology strategy and roadmap aligned to MBIE's priorities and government directionLead the modernisation of MBIE's technology landscape through investment planning, cloud transformation, platform renewal, AI enablement and legacy system replacementStrengthen cyber security capability and ensure the reliability, resilience and performance of MBIE's technology services, platforms and infrastructureLead and develop a high-performing, inclusive technology workforce with a customer-centric, service-focused cultureNga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredYou will bring:Proven experience leading large, complex technology functions within a sizeable organisation, with strategic leadership across technology, digital services, organisational change and enterprise transformationDemonstrated success as a member of a senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy, performance and outcomesExceptional people leadership, with a track record of setting clear direction, establishing accountability and developing high-performing, collaborative and inclusive teamsDeep expertise in technology strategy, digital delivery, enterprise architecture, cyber security, technology governance and service managementExtensive experience leading large-scale technology and business transformation, including modernisation, systems implementation and complex programmes in multidisciplinary environmentsExperience leading and governing enterprise technology operations, including incident and problem management, service continuity and operational resilienceHighly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, working effectively with executives, customers, partners and vendorsUnderstanding of New Zealand Government security requirements, including the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM), and knowledge of emerging technologies including AI and cyber security trendsTertiary qualification, or extensive and comparable senior management experience in the public and private sectorAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearanceEtahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:Click here to view a position description..This recruitment is managed exclusively by Rothley.Please contact [e-mail] for a copy of the candidate pack or call Kirsty Brown on 021 660 757 for a confidential conversation.Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.Applications close on 5pm on the 28th of October 2026