Ratonga Matihiko | Digital Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Permanent position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Enterprise Security Architect? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Are you a security leader who thrives on shaping strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver technical solutions? As our Enterprise Security Architect, you will design and implement secure, scalable architecture that protects and enables the University of Canterbury's digital future.
This role combines big-picture strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution. You'll set direction, define frameworks, and influence senior decisions — while also engaging directly in technical design, configuration, and solution delivery.
You will:
- Lead the design, delivery, and ongoing evolution of UC's enterprise security architecture
- Define and embed security frameworks, policies, and technologies that meet global best practice
- Drive security-by-design across major initiatives, from cloud migration to zero-trust architectures
- Collaborate with leaders, architects, engineers, and vendors to align security with UC's digital strategy
- Apply emerging technologies and practical solutions to strengthen UC's security posture.
Mōu | Who You Are
We're looking for a security architect who can see the big picture and make it real — someone who can shape enterprise-wide strategy while delivering hands-on technical solutions that protect and enable UC's mission.
You will bring:
- 15+ years in the IT/Digital industry (including at least 5 in Enterprise Security Architecture or Security Technical Lead)
- A proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise security frameworks, policies, and tools in large or complex organisations
- Experience leading security platforms and tools and/or major technology platform deployments with a security-by-design approach
- Deep expertise in threat modelling, security assessment and risk assessment
- The ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across business, technology, and vendor teams
- Relevant qualifications and ideally certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, COBIT, SABSA, TOGAF (Security), or equivalent.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You'll join our Digital Security and Risk Team — a close-knit group of passionate professionals who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference. We're not just here to tick boxes; we push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and innovate to create smarter, safer, and more resilient digital experiences for our staff, students, and community. People are at the heart of what we do. We believe great digital solutions start with listening, understanding, and working alongside those we serve.
You'll also be part of our wider Digital Services whānau — a large, dynamic team committed to building world-class digital capability. We're creating a modern, flexible foundation that enables the University to explore new business models, adopt better ways of working, and transform the way we connect, learn, and grow.
Together, we're shaping a digital future where technology empowers people, and people inspire technology.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 24 August 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Salary offered will based on skills and experience.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
Note: we will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
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