Information System and Security Manager
Position Title: Information Systems and Security Manager
Location: Bay of Plenty
Team: Digital
Position Type: Permanent, full time
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
This is a newly created senior leadership role within the Digital team, reporting to the Head of Digital, and is a key part of Toi Ohomai’s evolving digital operating model.
As Information Systems and Security Manager, you will lead ICT operations and cyber security while actively driving modernisation and continuous improvement across our core systems and technology platforms. This role goes beyond operational stability, it is about strengthening organisational resilience, lifting digital maturity, and enabling safe, reliable digital services that support both day-to-day operations and future change.
This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of digital at Toi Ohomai, driving positive change that directly supports our students and staff.
You will play a critical role in shaping how technology supports Toi Ohomai’s strategy, ensuring our systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose as the organisation continues to transform.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
· Lead ICT infrastructure, enterprise applications, service desk operations, and cyber security.
· Ensure core systems and services are secure, reliable, and resilient.
· Own cyber security and operational risk management, including assurance and continuous improvement.
· Drive modernisation of infrastructure and platforms to support digital transformation.
· Partner closely with the Digital Solutions Manager to ensure new solutions are operationally ready, secure, and sustainable.
· Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to organisational strategy.
· Lead, coach, and develop ICT teams and manage key vendors and partners.
· Provide trusted advice to leaders on technology risk, resilience, and capability.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are an experienced ICT leader with strong infrastructure and security expertise, who is motivated by improving how technology enables people and organisations to perform at their best.
You bring:
- A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience leading ICT teams in complex environments.
- Strong capability in cyber security, operational risk, vendor, and budget management.
- Experience leading change and uplifting digital capability, not just managing BAU.
- A collaborative, pragmatic leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.
- A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive practice.
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
