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About the Opportunity

Join a unique, globally exporting manufacturing organisation modernising operations technology.
Lead the next phase of manufacturing digitalisation, including new SCADA selection and rollout.
Shape the OT applications roadmap across regulated, audit-ready environments (GxP-aligned).
Own service performance: incidents, problems, patching, SLAs, vendors, and uptime.
Build and embed a fit-for-purpose OT governance framework into BAU.

What You’ll Bring

10+ years’ experience in regulated industries (pharma/food/energy/finance or similar).
5+ years in technology/OT leadership, building high-performing teams.
Strong IT service operations capability (incident/problem/change/patch, vendor management).
Experience delivering complex OT programmes (SCADA/MES desirable; PLC exposure valued).
Knowledge of ITIL and/or GAMP preferred; excellent stakeholder leadership and communication.

What’s on Offer

A high-impact leadership role at the centre of a major digital transformation programme.
Scope across strategy + governance + delivery + BAU, with real operational influence.
Strong benefits package (wellbeing programme, development focus, and more).
Auckland-based role with a business investing heavily in modern manufacturing capability.
Offshore applicants welcome; support/visa pathways considered for the right person

Next Steps?

To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Imtiaz Mohammed a call on +64 27 231 8437and quote Job ID: 18126 for a confidential chat.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

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