Platform Lead - Security

NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi Security Platform Lead

We are looking for an experienced technology and security leader to lead NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi's Security platforms and capabilities.

As Platform Lead, Security, you will be responsible for the technical roadmap, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of NZTA's security platforms. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to keep our security tooling reliable, scalable and aligned to our enterprise architecture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the strategic and technical roadmaps and lifecycle of NZTA's security platforms
• Keep security tooling reliable, scalable and fit for purpose
• Align platforms with our digital strategy and enterprise architecture
• Provide technical leadership across vendors and managed services in a multi-cloud environment
• Make platform investment decisions on cost, risk and value
• Use automation and AI to reduce manual effort across our platforms
• Deliver platform improvements iteratively using agile ways of working

You will be an accomplished platform or technology leader with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale capabilities in complex environments. You will bring strong technical credibility, strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience owning enterprise platforms in complex, hybrid cloud organisations
• A track record of developing and delivering platform roadmaps and strategic plans
• Experience working across multi-vendor, multi-cloud and managed service environments
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and platform governance
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing technical capability
• Strong programme delivery, coordination and problem-solving capability
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of, Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of NZTA's security platforms, influence enterprise technology direction and lead critical capabilities that support a nationally significant organisation.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Five weeks' annual leave
• Income protection and critical illness insurance for permanent employees
• Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate for the role
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning

Ready to take the next step in your security leadership career? We would love to hear from you.