Digital Director
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and future‑focused Director, Digital for a full‑time, permanent role based in Hawke’s Bay, leading EIT’s digital vision and organisation‑wide technology direction. This role ensures our digital capabilities align with organisational goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support secure, scalable, user‑centred solutions. Working across the organisation, the Director will influence digital transformation, innovation, and resilience, partnering closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
The appointing salary for this role will be dependent on skills and experience.
The Director, Digital is based in the Digital team at EIT, reporting to the Executive Director, Portfolio & Performance, and will be responsible for:
- Leading the development and execution of EIT’s strategic digital plan
- Overseeing cyber security, risk mitigation, and compliance
- Providing strong leadership across the Digital Team
- Managing major digital and restoration projects
- Communicating digital strategy and initiatives across business units
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
- Proven digital leadership experience
- Ability to explain complex concepts simply
- Strong understanding of IT security
- Experience leading teams in a medium‑to‑large organisation
- Relevant bachelor's qualification (post‑graduate preferred)
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
