Platform Lead - Security

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; Híbrido; NZD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Five weeks' annual leave

Income protection and critical illness

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi is seeking an experienced technology and security leader to own the strategic platforms and capabilities across security tooling. You will shape roadmaps, lifecycle management and improvements, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture.

The role requires strong leadership across vendors and multi-cloud services, guiding investments in cost, risk, and value while advancing automation and AI to reduce manual effort.

Formación

• Experience leading enterprise platforms in complex environments.
• Ability to align security platforms with enterprise architecture and strategy.

Responsabilidades

• Own the strategic and technical roadmaps for NZTA security platforms.
• Provide technical leadership across vendors and managed services in a multi-cloud environment.
• Deliver platform improvements iteratively using agile ways of working.

Conocimientos

Platform leadership

Enterprise platforms

Multi-cloud

Security tooling

Stakeholder influence

Agile delivery

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualification

Herramientas

Multi-vendor management

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Descripción del empleo

Lead NZTA's strategic security platforms and roadmapDrive secure, scalable platform capabilities across NZTAInfluence architecture, security and technology outcomesLocation: Auckland, Wellington or HamiltonTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe 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:Own the strategic and technical roadmaps and lifecycle of NZTA's security platformsKeep security tooling reliable, scalable and fit for purposeAlign platforms with our digital strategy and enterprise architectureProvide technical leadership across vendors and managed services in a multi-cloud environmentMake platform investment decisions on cost, risk and valueUse automation and AI to reduce manual effort across our platformsDeliver platform improvements iteratively using agile ways of workingYou will find out more about the role here: Position DescriptionKo koe tenei | About youYou 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:Significant experience owning enterprise platforms in complex, hybrid cloud organisationsA track record of developing and delivering platform roadmaps and strategic plansExperience working across multi-vendor, multi-cloud and managed service environmentsKnowledge of enterprise architecture principles and platform governanceAbility to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholdersExperience leading, mentoring and developing technical capabilityStrong programme delivery, coordination and problem-solving capabilityRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experienceYou will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of, Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. 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.Mo matou | About usTe 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 returnThis 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:Five weeks' annual leaveIncome protection and critical illness insurance for permanent employeesFlexible working arrangements, where appropriate for the roleOpportunities for professional development and continued learningReady to take the next step in your security leadership career? We would love to hear from you.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.Ra Katinga | Applications close:18 November 2026For further information, email: [e-mail] be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.NZTA| 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.