Technology Risk & Controls Lead (Auckland or Wellington) | Auckland

Technology Risk & Controls Lead

• Play a pivotal role shaping NZ Post's technology risk and assurance capability
• Partner with senior leaders to influence decisions and drive meaningful change
• Lead risk, controls and compliance activities across a complex technology environment
• Based in either Auckland (Highbrook) or Wellington CBD with hybrid working

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is an opportunity to step into a newly created senior role within our Cyber Security team and help strengthen the way NZ Post manages technology risk, assurance and compliance. Reporting to the Technology Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll act as a trusted advisor across Data & Technology, helping our leaders understand risk, make informed decisions and continuously improve our control environment.

You'll work across a broad range of activities, from facilitating risk assessments and reporting on technology risk posture, through to supporting audits, managing third-party risk and helping evolve our Integrated Risk Management platform, Protecht. As a senior member of the team, you'll also provide guidance and coaching to analysts while acting as a key deputy to the manager when required.

You'll do that by:

• Leading technology risk assessments, reporting and controls assurance activities
• Partnering with stakeholders to identify, manage and reduce technology risk
• Supporting internal and external audits, compliance programmes and remediation activities
• Driving continuous improvement across risk, governance and assurance practices
• Providing oversight of third-party and supplier risk assessments
• Coaching and supporting less experienced team members while influencing positive change

Mōu - About you

You're a calm, credible and thoughtful risk professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong relationships. You know how to navigate competing priorities, ask the right questions and translate technical risk concepts into practical conversations that support better business outcomes. You'll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions without relying on authority.

You may already be operating in a lead-level technology risk, cyber risk, assurance or governance role, or be ready to step into one. What matters most is your ability to bring people together, drive improvements and provide confidence that risks and controls are being managed effectively.

You'll combine that with

• Experience within technology risk, cyber risk, assurance or compliance
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, controls and governance
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and influencing outcomes
• Experience working with audits, assurance programmes or regulatory compliance
• A collaborative approach with the ability to coach and support others
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! 

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites
• Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
• Access to special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

At NZ Post - whatever the role - we share the same goal.  Delivering.  For Aotearoa New Zealand.  For each other.

If you're looking for a role where you can have genuine impact while continuing to grow your leadership capability, we'd love to hear from you

Apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. 

Applications for this position close on 15 November 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

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