Senior Cyber Security Strategy Partner

Air New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking a Senior Cyber Business Partner to shape the future of our digital airline by partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen security posture while supporting bold digital ambitions.

You will be a trusted advisor within the Digital team, translating complex cyber concepts into clear business guidance and influencing strategic decisions, risk management, and secure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in information security within large, complex organisations, including senior stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated success influencing business leaders and delivering strategic cyber security outcomes.
• Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or similar.
• Experience leading complex security initiatives and driving meaningful organisational change.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence decision making across all levels.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly regarded.
• A collaborative mindset, commercial thinking, and a passion for helping people make secure decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to embed cyber security into strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance on security risk, governance, compliance, and assurance across enterprise programmes.
• Influence secure design and delivery, protecting information and services while achieving business outcomes.
• Lead security reviews, drive continuous improvement, and support compliance with recognised industry standards.
• Build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams, translating complex cyber concepts into clear business advice.
• Identify emerging security risks and opportunities, helping shape long‑term cyber strategy and resilience.
• Champion a strong security culture through collaboration, coaching, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Risk management

Security compliance

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking a Senior Cyber Business Partner to shape the future of our digital airline by partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen security posture while supporting bold digital ambitions.

You will be a trusted advisor within the Digital team, translating complex cyber concepts into clear business guidance and influencing strategic decisions, risk management, and secure outcomes.