Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About the role
You’ll lead the team responsible for ensuring our systems, infrastructure, and platforms are secure, reliable, fit for purpose and in alignment with our Digital Strategy outcomes. A key member of the Digital Technology leadership team, your responsible areas include:
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing Digital Systems team
• Ensuring applications, infrastructure, and platforms are effectively managed across their lifecycle
• Overseeing daily IT operations, including system availability, performance, and security
• Leading the Council’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, and incident response
• Planning and driving continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies
• Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver digital outcomes
• Contributing to strategic planning and providing advice to senior leadership
Further details on the role can be found below, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on recruitment@trc.govt.nz:
Job description: Digital Systems Lead
Desired Skills and Experience
Mōu | About you
You’re a capable leader who brings both hands-on technical experience, enthusiasm and the ability to think and deliver strategically.
You’ll bring:
• Proven experience leading IT or digital systems teams in a complex environment
• Strong expertise in enterprise systems, infrastructure, and cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, etc.)
• Experience leading cybersecurity programmes and risk management
• The ability to translate strategy into delivery and operational outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ideally, you’ll also have:
• A relevant degree in IT, digital, or business (or equivalent experience)
• Technical certifications including cybersecurity-related quals (e.g. CISSP, Security+)
• Experience with enterprise environments (Windows Server, Azure, backups, DR, networking)
What’s on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.
Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role
However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
The starting remuneration range for this role is $119,554 - $139,480 per annum (including KiwiSaver).
Interested? Here's How to Apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
For further details, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Shaun Williams, Digital Technology Manager on 022 354 8590
Applications close 21 June 2026, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
