Cybersecurity Manager at Tasman District Council

Tasman District Council; Richmond; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

extra leave

cash payout

health insurance

additional superannuation contributed

day off on your birthday

relocation assistance (if basedoutside

Job summary

Tasman District Council in Richmond, New Zealand, is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the Council's cyber strategy, governance and assurance capability. You will drive the cybersecurity programme and strengthen digital risk management across Council operations.

You will influence secure-by-design outcomes, advise senior leaders, and lead the adoption of secure technologies, including AI, while balancing innovation with risk management.

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge across IAM, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, incident response and security assurance.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into practical guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity programme, governance and assurance for Tasman District Council.
• Strengthen digital risk management and influence secure technology and AI adoption.
• Provide cybersecurity advice to senior leaders and ensure risks are understood and mitigated across digital operations.

Skills

Identity and access management

Cloud security

Network security

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security assurance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Cybersecurity Manager

Location: Richmond, New Zealand (Tasman District).

Reference: 6929330

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Lead the protection of Council's digital future

Lead the protection of Council's digital future.

Lead Council's cybersecurity strategy, governance and assurance capability. Use your expertise to build confidence, resilience and capability.

Base salary + benefits + health insurance + birthday leave.

About the role

In this key role, you'll drive our cybersecurity programme, strengthen digital risk management, influence secure technology and AI adoption and provide expert advice to senior leaders. You'll ensure cybersecurity risks are understood, managed and embedded across Council's digital operations. Based in Richmond, this role will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen cybersecurity capability, manage emerging risks and ensure Council maintains resilient and secure digital operations. Provide cybersecurity assurance across projects, cloud platforms, applications and infrastructure, influencing solution designs and promoting secure-by-design outcomes. You will influence the secure adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled services, helping the Council balance innovation with appropriate risk management.

About you

You are comfortable working with technical specialists, project teams, managers and senior leaders, providing trusted advice that balances cybersecurity risk with business outcomes. You will be a practical and experienced cybersecurity professional with relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent industry experience. You will bring broad technical knowledge across areas such as identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, incident response and security assurance, along with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical advice for technical and non-technical audiences. Join us and make a lasting impact on the security and resilience of Council's digital future.

The perks

Climate and lifestyle are some of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District. If you love the great outdoors, the Tasman District is next to a stunning collection of national parks, along with plenty of other outdoor action, and has great wines, craft beer and food - the list of attractions is immense.

Our benefits package is unique - you customise it to your preferences to include a combination of extra leave, cash payout, health insurance and additional superannuation contributions. Alongside health insurance and a day off on your birthday too! Relocation assistance may apply for the successful applicant if based outside the region.

• extra leave


• cash payout


• health insurance


• additional superannuation contributions


• day off on your birthday


• relocation assistance (if based outside the region)

Values and culture

At the Tasman District Council, you'll be part of an organisation that values:

• Meaningful work that directly impacts local communities


• A collaborative and supportive leadership team


• Professional development and career growth opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic cybersecurity leadership with meaningful public service, helping protect the systems and services relied upon by Tasman's communities.

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 7229.

Applications Close: 04 Oct 2026