Senior Cyber Business Partner

Job Description

Kia ora!

Cyber security is about more than protecting systems, it is about enabling confidence, innovation, and trust across every journey. As our Senior Cyber Business Partner, you will help shape the future of Air New Zealand by partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen our security posture while supporting bold digital ambitions.

Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's leading digital airline. Working across our Digital team, you will be a trusted advisor who brings together business priorities and cyber security expertise to influence strategic decisions, manage risk, and deliver secure outcomes. Recently voted New Zealand's most attractive employer, Air New Zealand continues to earn global recognition for its culture, customer service, and innovation. Join us to help shape the future of secure aviation while growing your own career.

How you'll make an impact

Partner with senior business leaders to embed cyber security into strategic initiatives and technology decisions

Provide expert guidance on security risk, governance, compliance, and assurance across enterprise programmes

Influence secure design and delivery, ensuring business outcomes are achieved while protecting critical information and services

Lead security reviews, drive continuous improvement, and support compliance with recognised industry standards

Build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams, translating complex cyber concepts into clear business advice

Identify emerging security risks and opportunities, helping shape long-term cyber strategy and resilience

Champion a strong security culture through collaboration, coaching, and stakeholder engagement.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in information security within large, complex organisations, including senior stakeholder engagement

Demonstrated success influencing business leaders and delivering strategic cyber security outcomes

Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or similar

Experience leading complex security initiatives and driving meaningful organisational change

Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence decision making across all levels

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly regarded

A collaborative mindset, commercial thinking, and a passion for helping people make secure decisions.

If you bring most of this experience, along with transferable skills and the drive to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.

Discounted travel for you and your whānau across Air New Zealand, with access to standby travel on many international airlines

FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave each year

A learning culture that supports your development through meaningful experiences and on the job growth

Great everyday perks, including discounts on hotels, retail, banking, insurance, gyms, and more

Access to wellbeing support, including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and other health and wellbeing initiatives.

Take flight and apply now

If you're excited by the opportunity to influence enterprise cyber strategy, build trusted partnerships, and help protect one of New Zealand's most iconic brands, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and fresh perspective, and help us create a more secure future for our customers, our people, and our business.

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 Thursday, 5th November

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."