Information Security Officer - Operations

University of Canterbury

full-time Christchurch, Canterbury Computer Occupations

Posted:

June 12, 2026

Location:

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Job Description

What You Will Do
In this role, you won't just direct from the sidelines — you'll be in the thick of it, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to ensure UC's critical information assets remain protected, resilient, and future-ready.

You will :

Lead and execute daily security operations while working alongside your team on complex technical challenges
Drive technical excellence in security platform deployment, optimisation, and lifecycle management
Respond to and resolve incidents swiftly, leading from the front to minimise disruption and safeguard continuity
Collaborate across the University's diverse environment, navigating cloud, on-prem, and hybrid infrastructures
Balance strategic leadership with technical depth, influencing long-term cyber strategy while tackling day-to-day operational realities.

This is a highly interconnected role where the complexity of the environment will stretc...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: full-time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted: June 12, 2026

Deadline: July 22, 2026