Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Chief Information Officer
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and innovation? Are you constantly looking at how emerging technologies can enhance productivity? The Office of the Controller and Auditor-General (OAG) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our team.
The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake(the Office) is focused on significantly enhancing its influence and impact on the public sector to deliver better results for Aotearoa New Zealand. The Office is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, and we want our work to have greater impact in the future.
We're looking for a Chief Information Officer who is passionate about making a difference to lead the Information Services Group (ISG). The successful person will report to the Assistant Auditor-General, Corporate Services and will provide strategic leadership to the ISG, in order to deliver the information systems and services the Office needs, while ensuring the Office achieves the benefits of investments in technology and information systems, with a function that can support that investment
A capable influencer and strong people leader, you will be valued as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. Your industry knowledge, in both technology and knowledge management, will support you in your ability to develop robust vision, strategy, and pathways for delivery. Recognised for your communication skills you will build and maintain organisational momentum in pursuit of delivery of business requirements. Comfortable with change and experienced in vendor negotiation and management you will also be practiced in compliance, budgeting and business case and programme management.
You'll need to have:
- significant relevant experience in managing an ICT function;
- significant experience working in a senior people leadership position;
- demonstrated understanding and ability to apply emerging technologies to improve business outcomes;
- demonstrated ability to prepare information management strategies and associated business plans;
- proven experience in vendor negotiation and management; and
- a relevant tertiary qualification.
Our benefits
Our benefits include:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Health and well-being benefits
- A unique operating environment with Parliament
What we stand for
People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
You must be able to gain and maintain a Secret national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a ten-year checkable background in NZ, UK, USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to check your eligibility (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process): www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The expected salary is between $190,000 and $210,000 per annum.
For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.
To find out more about us, see our website: www.oag.parliament.nz
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).
Applications close Wednesday 16 April, 2025.