Enterprise Architect - Security

About the Company:


Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a strong presence across New Zealand and Australia. Renowned for their commitment to best practice and excellence, they consistently attract top talent in the industry. With a strong focus on both employee wellbeing and exceptional customer service, they place people—both their team and their clients—at the heart of everything they do.


About the Role:


In this key role, you’ll lead the way in defining and driving their security strategy—making sure customer privacy, data, and access are safeguarded at every step. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to assess and choose the right security technologies, embed best practices, and provide thought leadership on our client’s broader security architecture.

You'll have a seat at the table, representing New Zealand in global security forums and governance groups—so strong communication and the ability to influence at all levels will be essential. If you know how to connect the dots between today’s tech landscape and tomorrow’s possibilities, this is where you can make a real difference.

You’ll be hands-on in designing, testing, and implementing security systems that support and protect the way the business operates. From collaborating with architects and engineers to working with key stakeholders, your ability to lead, influence, and bring people together will be the key to strengthening their security posture and aligning it with the organisation’s strategic goals.

Responsible for translating our client’s strategic vision into actionable security architecture patterns for the New Zealand business, ensuring the protection of customer data, operations, and digital assets.

Provides thought leadership on key security architecture topics, including Zero Trust, identity and access management, and other critical domains.

Evaluates the current technology landscape to identify gaps and recommend solutions that align the security target state with our client’s broader enterprise architecture goals.
Works collaboratively across teams to assess and select security technologies, ensuring best practices are integrated into solutions from the outset.

Actively participates in architecture governance forums and supports the Information Security Governance Forum, contributing to the development and enforcement of security standards.

Leads the development and execution of security strategies and roadmaps, while representing New Zealand’s interests in our client’s global security forums and initiatives.


About You:
 

• Proven expertise in security architecture, preferably within the financial services industry or other well regulated sectors.
• Strong leadership, driving and communication skills
• Ability to shape and drive security strategy, influence decision-making, and create roadmaps for future state.
• Deep understanding of security technology and the marketplace, including key players and emerging threats.
• Expertise in designing and implementing robust security systems and patterns, ensuring they align with an overall strategic plan.
• Thought leadership and analytical skills to assess technology environments and recommend effective security solutions.
• Strong team management and coordination skills, with the ability to be hands-on when necessary.

Apply Now!


To find out more, please get in touch with Janelle Wright on 0279207436 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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

At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way.  We bring our whole selves to work.   We encourage inclusion in every single interaction.  We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories.  We celebrate all points of view.  We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have.  We’re all on a journey together so come along…