Take up the challenge of being this organisation's first 'Head of Digital' with your commitment to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement.About the employer Our client employer is a 100% New Zealand-owned Private Training Establishment (PTE) with over 25 years of experience, delivering high-quality NZQA accredited safety training in various industries, including:TransportRuralHealth and safetyHeightsAccess trades – and moreTheir learners trust them to equip them with the skills they need to maintain or gain employment. So, from short courses to apprenticeships, the training this team provides changes lives – and can genuinely save lives.The team you will work with The team culture is collaborative, and the business is dynamic and growing.They strive to maintain a spirit of:Unified visionSkilled across multiple industries and disciplinesObjective Your primary role will be to lead the Digital and Information Technology team, providing knowledge and innovation within the vocational education landscape.You will be stay at the forefront of digital research, trends and best practices to achive the company's strategic plan.And you will be responsible for all aspects of the company's digital strategy and information technology systems.Day to day Your part will be to lead the following.Plan and implement an IT Strategy – with responsibility for the effective delivery of projects and initiatives, and in the support of other business strategiesLead, support and develop the capabilities of your IT team – provide active coaching, set goals and KPI's and integrate with the wider organisationOversee IT operations – manage the IT team to provide an efficient break/fix service and manage change control processes to mitigate risk and minimise downtimeProject management – define the project scope, manage and track outcomesAnalysis and Business Solutions – work with internal colleagues in the analysis and development of IT enhancementsWhat you need to have Relevant IT tertiary qualificationExperience at a senior IT management levelSignificant IT programme/project management involving production and change management methodologiesSound, up to date knowledge of modern information systems and their applicationThe ability to take a strategic overview and make robust strategic IT decisionsExperience managing an IT team, budget and project outcomesPersonally, you will:Work quickly to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business, its background and key objectives and operation within the vocational training industryCommunicate effectively with a diverse group of peopleHave the ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyBe attentive in the detailYour passion and knowledge will show through in your abilities to:Adapt to changing requirementsPresent well considered ideas and gain acceptance and buy-in from othersSoftware The business uses:Windows 7, 8, 10Microsoft 365, SharePoint and TeamsStudent Management Systems (SMS)Learning Management Systems (LMS)Microsoft server including Active Directory, Exchange, SQL and management tools such as SCCMTCP/IP networking including firewalls, routers and switchesVMWare and/or Hyper-V environments providing virtual machinesA note on the role's location Ideally, the role will be based in Tauranga.However, consideration may be given to applicants who live in one of the employer's other main locations. (Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch).Apply now Click on apply now to send your CVWe prefer to receive CV's in either MS Word and PDF format if at all possibleA criminal history check may form part of this employer's pre-employment process, so we will ask you to please disclose if this check would produce adverse informationPlease note In lieu of a formal closing date, screening and shortlisting of candidates may commence as applications are received.Important information for all applicants You must be living in New Zealand ANDLegally entitled to work 40-hours per week when you apply for this jobIf you are living outside of New Zealand and/or you are not legally entitled to work 40-hours per week, then your application may be declined without reply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
