Head of Information Technology (IT) - Opportunity to Make a Difference

About the role

The Head of Information Technology (IT)is responsible for championing and leading CAP’s overall IT strategy and transformational roadmap. We are looking for a seasoned tech leader, who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into a bit of everything, from BAU IT services, budgets, cyber security, facilitating training to building CAP’s tech capabilities. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of IT is a technical expert, who is passionate about identifying and evaluating technology solutions to drive efficiency, innovation and impact. To be successful in this role, you will care about people, partnering well and building the tech competencies of those around you. This role plays a pivotal role in our employee journey creating an mutually flourishing work environment, by providing the CAP team with the tech tools to do their mahi well. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead  and champion CAP’s technology transformation roadmap 
• Ensure CAP’s IT landscape aligns with CAP’s overall org strategy
• Provide oversight, execution and efficient delivery of all CAP’s current and future IT infrastructure & platforms
• Strengthen CAP’s technology capabilities
• Provide technical advice and expertise on all org-wide projects involving IT
• Recommend and enhance CAP’s cybersecurity, risk & cost management initiatives
• Ensure excellent stewardship of tech resources 

About you

You are excited to bring your professionalism and expertise to enable the greatest possible impact for whānau experiencing money chaos in Aotearoa. 

You are a strategic problem-solver, who challenges yourself and others. You don’t opt to take a path of least resistance. Instead, you leverage your skills and expertise to do what is right for the Kaupapa/purpose and the people you’re serving.

You are ready to undertake a journey – not only committed to your own professional and personal transformation, but you are deeply invested in bringing impact and enabling transformation in others. 

You’ll also bring relevant experience for the role:

• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Excellent strategic and decision-making abilities
• Proven track record of developing and outworking strategic initiatives
• Excellent project management skills
• Extensive experience in the technical delivery of multiple platform solutions (including Salesforce and Microsoft 365)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident, calm and decisive in pressured or ambiguous situations
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resources
• Experience building and managing IT budgets and allocating resources wisely

About CAP

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a professional and client-centric service provider. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a vision of ‘’Ending money chaos in Aotearoa’’.

CAP provides free practical help and hope to people living in unmanageable debt and hardship. Partnering with over 150 local churches from Kaitaia to Dunedin, CAP releases New Zealanders into lives of fullness and freedom. 

Each day we are guided by our three values: mutual thriving; giving our best to people we serve; with Jesus.

Some of the benefits of working at CAP

• You’ll be joining an organisation with recognised expertise in the sector, committed to constant learning and development so we can consistently give our best to people we serve. 
• Thrive in a flexible environment that puts priority on connection, growth, and ownership of your Hauora/wellbeing. 
• Cultivate and enrich your faith at the same time as your career, in a workplace committed to Karakia/prayer, discernment and a ‘with Jesus’ approach.
• Work in a Te Tiriti-honouring organisation, drawing on the spirit of mutual flourishing inherent in Te Tiriti of Waitangi.
• Tangible benefits include EAP, flexible working options, 37.5 hour working week, at least 5 weeks’ annual leave per year & free onsite parking.
• Opportunity to develop your career in a number of different directions, organically growing your knowledge and skillset as you support different areas.
• Best of all – you will be a part of New Zealanders being released from money chaos and taking steps closer to Jesus. 

Application Information

Please note that you will be required to disclose any convictions or pending charges in your application, and a Ministry of Justice vetting check, with acceptable results, will be a condition of appointment to this role. 

There is no closing date for applying for this role – however the vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found. 

Get your application in now!