Manager, Cyber Security Architecture Practice at IAG AUS

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Security, Team Management, Information Security Risk Management, Strategy, Program Delivery, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation Skills, Communication, Presentation, CISSP, CISM, SABSA, Digital Transformation, Security Architecture, Governance

Industry

Insurance

Description

Create impact as a Manager, Cyber Security Architecture Practice. IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We’re a top-tier NZSE-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role As Manager, Cyber Security Architecture Practice, you’ll lead a team of security architects to design and evolve security architecture across the organisation. You’ll set strategic direction for the practice, ensuring governance, and alignment between security practices with enterprise goals and emerging threats. Your leadership will enable secure, scalable, and resilient digital experiences for customers, colleagues, and partners. Key responsibilities include: Lead & Develop Team: Manage and mentor the Security Architecture team to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and learning-focused environment. Define Standards & Strategy: Establish and evolve security architecture practices aligned with enterprise goals, industry benchmarks, and governance frameworks. Drive Innovation & Quality: Use AI and automation to enhance Secure@Design processes, ensure consistent quality, and track key performance indicators. Engage & Collaborate: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex security challenges and influence strategic outcomes. Ensure Compliance & Readiness: Align architecture with regulatory standards and threat intelligence, while planning workforce capability to meet future demands. This is a permanent role, open to candidates based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Ōu Pūkenga | About You Extensive experience in security and technology leadership, including team management and consulting experience. Proven success in leading security professionals in large, federated organisations—Financial Services experience preferred. Expertise in Information Security Risk Management, Strategy, and Program Delivery. Strong vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or a Master’s/MBA in a related field. Active involvement in professional cyber security communities. Experience working with government, regulatory bodies, and security agencies. Strategic mindset with insight into digital transformation and evolving security threats. Applications close Friday 26 September 23:59pm AEDT. All this shows up in what we offer: Boosted Kiwisaver with 4% employer contribution and life insurance as standard Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance Annual $500 Health & Wellbeing payment 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy Partner discounts on every day and special occasion items A certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM *employment type eligibility criteria apply Mō mātou| About us IAG is the largest general insurance group in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We’re also a tech and research facility, a hub for climate change experts and a centre of resilience design. We chat over coffee with customers, advocate for them in the corridors of Parliament and back them up in the community when life’s moments hit hardest. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual. We're passionate about social issues, walk the talk on sustainability and strive to do more than standard on things that matter. We’re proud to be an accredited family-friendly workplace and are committed to being a safe and supportive space for all our employees. We do this because we’re ready for you. We’re ready for you. Apply today. Learn more about who IAG is here

Responsibilities

Lead a team of security architects to design and evolve security architecture across the organization. Set strategic direction for the practice, ensuring governance and alignment with enterprise goals and emerging threats.