Head of Digital Transformation

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

Join our ICT team as the Head of Digital Transformation and lead the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organization through a comprehensive modernization journey, transforming our operations into a streamlined and sustainable model that effectively supports the business's growth objectives.

This role plays a pivotal role in driving digital innovation and organizational change through the effective utilization of Information and Technology. The incumbents leadership, vision, and technical expertise will be instrumental in positioning the ICT organization as a strategic enabler of business growth and success.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, this role is responsible for:

• Offering technical guidance and leadership aimed at advancing the organization and its team toward digitalization.
• Overseeing the daily operational management of the ICT functions including Service Desk Management, Service Delivery, Infrastructure, Business Applications and Business Engagement.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in information technology or a related field and at least 10 years strategic experience in information & communication technology.

As well as:

• Experience leading ICT initiatives and managing ICT teams.

• Demonstrated track record of technical innovation, thought leadership and risk management.

• Global operations partnership experience with extensive experience in the identification, evaluation, and negotiation of operational partnership relationships, including OEM product supply, ODM and CEM relationships.
  
  
• Extensive best practise experience of 5S, lean manufacturing, and 6 Sigma techniques as applied to own and partner manufacturing sites.
  
  

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!
  
  

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:

Applications will close Tuesday 21st May.

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com