Kia ora!
Cyber security is about more than protecting systems, it is about enabling people, building trust, and helping our business move forward with confidence. As a Cyber Business Partner, you will work alongside leaders and delivery teams to shape secure outcomes, influence key decisions, and strengthen the resilience of one of New Zealand's most iconic organisations.
Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's leading digital airline. You will play a key role in connecting business priorities with cyber security, helping teams make informed decisions while delivering secure, innovative experiences for millions of customers. Recently voted New Zealand's most attractive employer, Air New Zealand continues to earn global recognition for its culture, customer service, and innovation. Here, you will be supported to grow your career while making a meaningful impact across the enterprise.
About the role
- Partner with business and technology teams to embed cyber security into initiatives and strategic decision making
- Translate cyber security risks into clear business outcomes that support informed decisions at every level
- Provide trusted specialist advice on cyber security policies, standards, and best practice across the organisation
- Support security governance, risk assessments, incident response activities, and compliance initiatives to strengthen Air New Zealand's security posture
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to promote secure ways of working
- Identify opportunities to improve security practices through technology, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Help maintain compliance with recognised security frameworks and contribute to successful internal and external audits.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in information security within a large, complex organisation, including several years in a senior specialist or advisory role
- Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or similar
- Experience partnering with business stakeholders and influencing decisions through clear, practical communication
- The ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering high quality outcomes
- Excellent relationship building, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly regarded
- A passion for continuous learning and keeping pace with emerging cyber security trends and industry developments.
If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Air New Zealand?
We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.
- Generous staff travel benefits for you, your friends, and your whānau
- FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave each year
- A strong learning culture with development opportunities that help you grow your career
- A wide range of work perks and discounts, including hotels, retail, banking, insurance, and more
- Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme resources and access to medical cover options.
Take flight and apply now
If you're ready to influence enterprise cyber security, build trusted partnerships, and help shape the future of a world-class digital airline, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and collaborative approach, and join a team where your work helps keep our people, customers, and business secure.
Please kindly note this role is classified as safety sensitive. The successful candidate will be required to complete additional vetting checks and must meet and maintain the standards required for operational safety and regulatory compliance throughout their employment.
Applications close Sunday, 13th September
Additional Information
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.
"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."
