Security Architecture Operations & Delivery Manager

About the role

IAG, the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, is looking for a Security Architecture Operations & Delivery Manager to shape the future of its Cyber Security Architecture function. Based in Auckland, this is a permanent full-time role working closely with senior technology leaders, delivery leads and business stakeholders. You will lead a team of Security Architects and drive workforce strategy, operational excellence and long-term capability planning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Security Architects in an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Oversee the operational performance of the Security Architecture function, including planning, prioritisation, workload management, governance forums, reporting and service delivery.
• Partner with delivery leads and senior stakeholders to build strategic workforce plans aligned to business priorities.
• Build strategic partnerships across technology and business teams and act as a trusted advisor on embedding security architecture thinking into planning, investment and delivery decisions.
• Drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion culture, mentoring and community-building programmes.
• Contribute to technology and portfolio planning with insights on workforce capability, emerging cyber security priorities and the operating model.
• Evolve the Security Architecture operating model to strengthen capability and stakeholder experience.

Required profile

• Experience leading technical, cyber security, technology or professional services teams in complex organisations.
• Strong people leadership skills and experience leading workforce strategy, demand and capacity planning.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Understanding of cyber security, technology, architecture or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience driving governance, risk management, continuous improvement and service performance outcomes.
• Experience developing long-term capability, workforce or succession plans.

What we offer

• Boosted KiwiSaver with a 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days extra leave, and up to 50% off personal insurance.
• Annual $500 health and wellbeing payment and 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

Applications close on 15 November 2026; full-time, part-time and job-sharing arrangements will be considered.