Haere Mai!
We are the Kaitiaki / Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. We are proud of our Te Whāinga / Our purpose: Sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders. We invest government contributions to the NZ Super Fund, a global investment fund helping to ensure the country can pay for the growing cost of universal superannuation (New Zealand Superannuation) in the future. We also oversee the Elevate Fund, which invests in small, fast-growing New Zealand companies.
At the Guardians there’s an energy, passion and a shared commitment to excellence: in 2024 the NZ Super Fund was named the world’s best-performing sovereign wealth fund. The work is complex, innovative and intellectually stimulating. Sustainable finance, including a commitment to being net zero by 2050, is core to our Mātāpono / way of working.
The Cloud Platform team enables the Guardians and its allocated mandates by providing the key technology foundations. It is responsible for delivering technology solutions, managing and maintaining all technology infrastructure, some enterprise applications, connectivity (networking, firewalls, private links etc.) and executing cyber-security controls and improvements.
The Cloud Platform team is responsible for all cloud technology infrastructure and remote solutions at Guardians, the majority of which are delivered via the Microsoft cloud. It is also responsible for delivering and monitoring key cyber security controls and supporting the integration of third-party systems.
About the position
As the leader of the Cloud Platform team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the key results aligned to our Safe, Stable and Sustainable technology objectives. You’ll be accountable for the delivery and maintenance of future-fit, scalable cloud services—primarily within the Microsoft ecosystem. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, managing a high-performing team and key third-party partners to deliver solutions that ensure Guardians thrive today and adapt for tomorrows robust technology foundations, cyber security controls, and seamless connectivity across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a skilled technical team to support business needs
- Managing cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and enterprise applications
- Overseeing cyber security controls and ensuring secure operations
- Driving innovation and maturity in cloud technologies
- Collaborating across IT and business units to deliver strategic outcomes
- Managing vendor relationships and operational budgets effectively
About you
We’re looking for a seasoned technology leader with a strong background in cloud infrastructure, cyber security, and IT operations—ideally within the Azure ecosystem.
You’ll bring a collaborative, people-first approach to leadership, with a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams. Your technical expertise will span cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), infrastructure, networking, and security, and you’ll be confident navigating complex environments and vendor relationships. Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement will be key to your success in this role.
What we offer
- A dynamic, exciting place to work with a team united by our common purpose of sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders.
- Competitive remuneration package including base salary, discretionary bonus programme, and up to 8% KiwiSaver matching.
- World class professional development, career pathways and job rotation opportunities.
- Comprehensive leave and benefits programme including strong parental leave package and insurance cover.
- Flexible and accessible work environment that reflects our commitment to equity and an inclusive team.
How to apply:
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose.
We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/Māori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao Māori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa.
