Technology Transformation Lead

About the Organisation

Our client is a respected not-for-profit healthcare organisation providing specialist care and support services across multiple sites in Auckland. With a strong commitment to innovation, equity and community wellbeing, they are investing in technology and digital capability to enhance service delivery, improve organisational performance and strengthen outcomes for patients, whānau and staff.

About the Role

This newly elevated leadership position sits within the Commercial & Operations function and is responsible for leading the organisation's technology strategy, digital transformation programme and operational technology environment.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Operations, you will lead a small but highly influential team while partnering with senior leaders across the business. You will be responsible for ensuring technology investments deliver measurable outcomes, supporting strategic objectives while maintaining secure, reliable and fit-for-purpose systems.

This role combines strategic leadership, transformation delivery, cyber security oversight and operational technology management, making it ideal for a technology leader who enjoys balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a technology strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational priorities

Lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives that improve services, workflows and user experience

Drive cyber security, privacy and technology risk management across the organisation

Oversee infrastructure, business applications, clinical systems and service delivery performance

Strengthen data governance, reporting capability and the responsible use of analytics, automation and AI

Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts and technology investments

Benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led healthcare environment

Senior leadership role with broad organisational influence

Lead a critical transformation programme with executive sponsorship

Collaborative culture that values innovation, learning and continuous improvement

Multi-site leadership role with variety and strategic scope

Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading technology functions within complex, multi-site organisations

Demonstrated success delivering technology strategy, transformation and organisational change initiatives

Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure and modern cloud-based environments

Experience managing cyber security, privacy, information governance and technology risk

Skilled in business analysis, process improvement and stakeholder engagement

Strong vendor, contract, project and budget management experience

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams through periods of change

Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and commitment to equitable outcomes

Experience within healthcare, aged care, community services, not-for-profit or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded

About You

You are an influential technology leader who can build trusted relationships across an organisation while delivering complex transformation initiatives. Equally comfortable operating at executive level and guiding operational delivery, you bring strong commercial judgement, a customer-focused mindset and a passion for enabling people through technology.

You thrive in environments where technology can directly contribute to better outcomes, stronger organisational performance and a more connected workforce.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

[Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.]*