Senior Business Continuity Specialist

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Chief Information Security Office is seeking an experienced Senior Business Continuity Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within Digital Services. This position focuses on uplifting and maturing Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) capability across the organisation.

The role includes implementing and embedding BCP/DR frameworks, leading the creation of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), delivering training and exercises, and establishing sustainable best practices. The specialist will work closely with Product Owners, engineering teams and Delivery Teams, and will also provide coaching and capability-building support to an existing Business Continuity Specialist.

This role is suited to a highly experienced practitioner with substantial multi-organisation experience and deep expertise in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Please note, this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week) 12-month fixed-term position, with a salary range of $130,000 - $149,800 per annum (prorated) depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Extensive experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.
• Demonstrated experience implementing DR/BCP frameworks, leading BIAs, and facilitating DR testing and exercises.
• Strong background in governance, risk and compliance or an engineering/IT operational environment.
• Ability to mentor, coach and uplift the capability of others.
• Skilled in workshop facilitation, communication and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to interpret resilience data, develop useful metrics, and provide informed recommendations.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Rātonga Matihiko | Connect is the service division with accountability for agreeing the University’s digital strategy and executing its technology plan. Its responsibilities are broad and its expertise and focus areas span product and service lines, from provision of devices, seamless connectivity and collaboration services, to supporting learning, teaching, research and administration with software‑based solutions, high‑performance computing, and supporting new learning and teaching delivery modes. The function has also incubated and led the establishment of new ways of working, including agile delivery and human‑centred design, championing cross‑functional collaboration and teamwork to better solve customer problems. It continues to demystify and democratise the benefits of digital across all parts of the University.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will bring extensive experience in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, with a history of working across multiple organisations. You will have a strong ability to uplift low‑maturity DR/BCP environments, identify gaps and risks, and implement sustainable, repeatable frameworks.

You will be comfortable engaging with technical teams, engineering groups and senior stakeholders, contributing both strategic guidance and hands-on delivery. You will also play a key role in coaching and developing an existing Business Continuity Specialist to ensure capability transfer throughout the term of the role.

This position is well-suited to an experienced specialist aiming to apply deep practical knowledge to strengthen organisational resilience and deliver lasting impact.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave (pro-rated)

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a variety of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5,400 academic and professional staff who support over 41,000 students, making us one of the country’s largest and most complex employers.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 5th April 2026 to be considered. Please include a cover letter and CV outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Michael Karich via michael.karich@auckland.ac.nz.
Please note: we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz