"Cybersecurity Manager"

Job Description:

• Have you got excellent project management skills and relevant industry certifications?
• Do you have significant experience in cybersecurity leadership within a large, complex organisation?
• Are you a strong communicator who can demonstrate expertise in security operations, assurance and incident response?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a dynamic and strategic Cybersecurity Manager on a permanent, full-time basis to lead our cybersecurity programme and champion a culture of security across the University.

As Cybersecurity Manager, based at Kelburn Campus in Wellington, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the University’s cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the ongoing security and resilience of our digital assets. You will work closely with executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee, and sector partners, and play a key role in shaping our security strategy, policies, and awareness programmes.

You will lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, manage security operations and incident response, and ensure compliance with national and international standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex, diverse, and innovative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a university-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with best practices and advise senior leadership on risks and trends.
• Oversee threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws and standards, manage audits, and assess third-party security risks.
• Collaborate across departments, deliver executive reporting, and lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
• Evaluate and manage security vendors and outsourcing arrangements to meet agreed standards.
• Manage operating and capital budgets for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Do you want to join a team where innovation meets excellence! At Digital Solutions, we create secure, enabling environments for research, teaching, and learning. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the University’s cybersecurity future, work with sector leaders, and develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in cybersecurity leadership within large, complex organisations (preferably tertiary or public sector).
• Demonstrated expertise in security operations, assurance, and incident response, including cloud and hybrid environments.
• In-depth knowledge of, and experience applying, key frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, ASD Essential Eight, NZISM, Privacy Act).
• Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and experience delivering security programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and deliver executive-level reporting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in cybersecurity practice and team leadership.

Role Description:

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Close date for vacancy:

05 December 2025.

Contact details for vacancy:

If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Leanne Gibson, Chief Information Officer, Digital Solutions (leanne.gibson@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply:

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

About Us

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Posted:

21/11/2025