Applications Close: 15/05/2026

With a rich history spanning over 150 years in Aotearoa New Zealand, SBS Bank is making a positive impact on Kiwis' lives by helping them find a place to call home. It's a powerful purpose that drives us every single day!

Right now, we're on an exhilarating transformation journey, reimagining how we can deliver a more modern and secure banking experience that suits how people live today, and in the future.

It's an exciting time, and as part of this we're growing our team and investing in new capabilities to help share the future of banking in New Zealand.

If you're passionate about making an impact and being part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. At SBS, we truly believe that when people achieve their financial goals, their whānau and communities flourish as a result.

To help us with this, we are searching for an Information Technology Security Manager to join our Technology and Transformation Team, based in Invercargill, on a fixed term basis.

The
Information Technology Security Manager (ITSM) is an operational role
responsible for the day-to-day execution, coordination, and continuous
improvement of the organisation's cybersecurity processes. This role ensures
that security operations run effectively, risks are appropriately managed, and
the organisation maintains a strong security posture.
Reporting to
the IT Manager, and working closely with the vCISO, the ITSM is a key part of
SBS’s cybersecurity function, focused on operational delivery, the ITSM is
responsible for operating the processes that protect the organisation's
information assets on a daily basis.
This role requires a
hands-on approach to security operations, combined with the ability to
communicate effectively across technical teams and business units. The ITSM
coordinates security activities across multiple teams and stakeholders to
achieve security outcomes, including acting as a key point of contact for SBS’s
managed security provider.

What you'll be busy with:

Own, design and operate the organisation's core cybersecurity processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose, consistently applied, and continuously improved to ensure the protection of the Banks assets on a daily basis.
Responsible for the execution, integration and operational delivery of the cyber security strategy, working closely with the vCISO.
Act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert for all information security matters.
Coordinating security activities across IT teams, projects, and business units.
Identify, assess, track and manage cybersecurity risks, ensuring risks are visible and appropriately treated.
Contribute
to the organisation’s response to security incidents, ensuring timely
detection, containment, resolution and post incident review
Manage
the identification, assessment, prioritisation, and remediation tracking of
security vulnerabilities across the environment.
Provide accurate and
timely security reporting to stakeholders, ensuring visibility of security
posture, risks, and improvement activities.
Assess and manage
security risks associated with vendors, suppliers, and partners, ensuring third
parties meet the organisation's security requirements.
Foster collaborative relationships with Managers/Team Leaders, especially the Risk team, to support decision-making and mitigate potential risks.
Coordinate security
awareness activities to promote security-conscious behaviours and build a
positive security culture across the organisation.

What you'll bring:

Strong understanding of security principals, standards (CIS/NIST) and best practices
Experience in Security Operations, incident response and vulnerability management
Familiarity with EDR, SIEM, Vulnerability Management and CSPM technologies
A working knowledge of Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure, M365, and AWS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective coordination and stakeholder management
Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity; OR equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in Information Security roles
Demonstrated experience in security operations and risk management

This role is full time, 37.5 hours a week, worked Monday to Friday.

This role is fixed term as part of our exhilarating transformation journey for up to 18 months.

About Us:

We're on an exhilarating growth journey, and we need exceptional individuals who are ready to embrace our ambitious goals. We're seeking passionate trailblazers from all walks of life who are eager to shape the future of banking.

As a 100% NZ Member-owned bank, we have the freedom to focus on creating real value for our Members (customers). With no shareholders to please, we can offer market-leading lending and funding rates while giving back to our communities through local sponsorships and support. Every success we achieve directly benefits our Members and the regions we serve.

We foster an inclusive and innovative environment that thrives on challenging the status quo. We actively encourage our people to question conventions, push boundaries, and test our thinking. This mindset paves the way to successfully achieving our growth. When it comes to our culture, we're proud to say that we're more than just colleagues – we're a close-knit, caring, and inclusive whānau. We embrace diversity in all its forms and actively promote an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We invest in your development, well-being, and growth because we believe that when you thrive, we all succeed.

So, if you're ready to be part of a small bank with a big heart, where your unique perspectives and contributions are celebrated, then come on board and join us! Together, we'll help Kiwis find a place to call home.

Apply today to join the Bank with Heart and become part of our SBS whānau