The Lines Company Looking for Head of Technology at Te Kuiti, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

Here at The Lines Company, keeping the power on in the King Country is what we do, but it’s who we do the work for, that is most important to us – our customers and our community. We take pride in our ability to keep our whare, our farms and our businesses powered up, 24/7.

We are looking for our next Head of Technology who has a passion for innovation and the ability to manage and lead a talented team towards excellence.

This is your chance to work for a forward-thinking, community-owned company that is at the forefront of achievement and innovation. We may be little in size, but we pack a big punch.

Description:

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This key role reports to the General Manager, Finance and is responsible for building strong relationships both internally and externally, to ensure technology initiatives meet business needs. Enhance our technical capabilities and deliver continuous improvement for our people.

• In collaboration with the business, the head of technology will create TLC’s long-term technology and cyber strategy and offer a customer-centric technology experience. They will oversee the development and implementation of TLC’s ISSP with a focus on cyber security for the IT and OT environments. They will also manage technology-related risk.

Skills and Experiences:

Mōu – About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working in an IT team leader/manager role.
• Tertiary qualification preferred or equivalent real-world experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT infrastructure management and development.
• A commitment to exploring emerging technology.
• Working knowledge of cyber security concepts and relevant technologies
• Experience in a project driven environment, and knowledge of project management
• Ability to lead in an environment of change, commitment to make things happen.
• Strong focus on client service, able to create a culture of excellence.
• Skilled communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence action in areas outside of direct control.
• On-going commitment to professional development and researching future trends and best practice.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, good judgement and a proactive, positive “can do” attitude.

He Aha Te Pai – What you’ll love about us!

We take great pleasure in being an enjoyable place to work along with our passion of giving back to the local community. We’ve worked hard to build great teams of people who love coming to work, and in doing so have created a great work culture.

On top of competitive salaries, we offer several other perks, such as:

• Wellbeing incentives including Medical Insurance, flu vaccinations and Annual Health Screenings
• Lifestyle days and a Volunteer Day.
• Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Staff Community Fund
• Annual Wellbeing Payment
• Development Opportunities
• Additional Employer Kiwi Saver Contribution after 3 years
• Deals and Discounts

We’ve got a lot of work to do over the next decade so you will never be short of exciting work opportunities!

The fine print

Safety and Wellbeing are paramount to us, so our recruitment process involves a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and a pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug test.

Unfortunately, only applications from candidates who hold a valid work visa / permanent residents or NZ citizens, presently based in New Zealand, will be considered.

Hiahia? – Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Please note, applications will be reviewed during advertising period and advertising may close earlier than the date advertised.