Technology Security Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Technology Security Specialist to join our Development, Testing and Security team.
In this role, you will manage and optimize security tools, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. We are looking for a someone with extensive cybersecurity skills & experience, along with exposure to Windows-based security tools like Microsoft Defender, Purview and Sentinel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as the role involves significant interaction with various teams across the bank. Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with trust and integrity are also key attributes.
Because The Co-operative Bank is owned by our customers, everything we do, every day, is for their benefit.
This is an on-site position.
You’ll bring the following experience to the table:
- Extensive experience with Windows-based security tools, including Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and Defender.
- Strong cybersecurity skills and hands-on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents.
- Proven ability to implement and optimize security solutions to protect infrastructure and data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with various teams across the bank.
- Experience in gathering and organizing security-related data for reporting and analysis.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
- Ability to collaborate with third-party vendors and security providers to ensure tools remain fit for purpose.
- Discretion and integrity.
Experience Better with Us
As a proudly customer-owned bank, not only will you be helping Kiwis achieve their goals, but you’ll also experience better:
- Career Growth: Expand your skills, take on new challenges and tap into a range of areas across the Bank.
- Purpose: As a smaller bank, your impact is bigger—you’ll see how your work makes a real difference in delivering exceptional customer experiences and financial outcomes, every single day.
- Support: We support you to handle life and work through generous benefits including Wellbeing Leave, Parental Leave Benefits, Life and Critical Illness insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Banking Benefits, Profit Share and Workride.
- Belonging: You will feel like part of the team from day one. From the way we work together, our commitment to Pride Pledge, and focus on diversity and inclusion, you’ll be part of a team that’s making banking better for New Zealanders—together.
About Us
We’re here to grow together and share the gains.
At The Co-operative Bank we are all about helping customers bank better. We’re proud to be 100% owned by our customers - and the only bank in New Zealand to give our customers a share of our profits.
We’ve been operating for nearly 100 years, with a focus on helping New Zealanders get ahead financially. We’re committed to helping improve the world we work, live and play in and are a Certified B Corporation.
We have a team of 400 people supporting over 180,000 customers across New Zealand. We offer what you’d expect from a bank – including home loans, everyday banking, savings and term deposits, and life insurance, offered by Co-operative Life. We also partner with Fisher Funds to offer KiwiSaver and provide general insurance through IAG.
If you're looking for a role where we work together to make an impact, and you can build a career you’re proud of, you've found the right place.
At The Co-operative Bank, we’re more than just a bank—we’re a team of passionate people on a mission to bank better and grow together.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. It’s reflected in our values, our commitment to B Corp and a key part of our strategy. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to join us in our mission to grow together and share the gains.
We understand that no candidate is a perfect match for every qualification listed. If you are passionate about helping people to bank better and possess some of the key skills, we encourage you to submit your application.If you have any questions please reach out to recruitmenthelp@co-operativebank.co.nz
Applications close: 22 May 2025
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