Cloud & Infrastructure Leader

AIA NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA NZ in Auckland is seeking a Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure to lead a high-performing team and shape the reliability, security, and future readiness of critical technology services across New Zealand and regional teams. You will balance strategic planning with operational leadership to modernise infrastructure through cloud and managed services.

This role offers the chance to influence technology direction, grow team capability, and collaborate with senior leaders, vendors, and technology

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading infrastructure, cloud, or technology services teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to balance operational priorities, risk, and continuous improvement with reliable services.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across technical, business, and vendor stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset to translate roadmaps into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and support of cloud and infrastructure services with high availability.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to raise service quality and efficiency.
• Build an engaged team through coaching and performance leadership.
• Strengthen resilience via disaster recovery planning and business continuity.
• Coordinate with NZ, Australia, and Group Tech to align priorities and deliver value.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Cloud leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Governance & risk

Cloud platforms

Education

ITIL certification

Job description

AIA NZ in Auckland is seeking a Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure to lead a high-performing team and shape the reliability, security, and future readiness of critical technology services across New Zealand and regional teams. You will balance strategic planning with operational leadership to modernise infrastructure through cloud and managed services.

This role offers the chance to influence technology direction, grow team capability, and collaborate with senior leaders, vendors, and technology