Our people are core to our ability to deliver cyber resilience to our customers. We need to ensure that we attract, develop, and retain talented people and enable them to deliver consistently outstanding results to our customers. 

The General Manager HR will be responsible for DEFEND’s HR function, structure and building scalable people-oriented policies, along with driving key Human Resources (HR) best practices and initiatives and provide strategic direction and expertise for the full scope of the HR function.   

• Significant experience as a Head of HR, Divisional HR Business Partner or similar
• Experience in strategic planning 
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems 
• Thorough knowledge and practice of employment legislation and regulations, and HR best practices 
• Experience in organisational change design and implementation 
• Excellent leadership abilities 
• First class verbal and written communications 
• Ability to demonstrate highest levels of discretion, confidentiality and integrity 
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills 
• Broad People & Culture knowledge and practical experience of at least 4 of the following - ER, Change Management, Reward, Learning & Development, HR Operations and Recruitment. 

About DEFEND:

We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year!

Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.

We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.

What’s great about working for DEFEND?

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.

Work life balance:

• With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working
• Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle

Career / Professional Development:

We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Mentors: You’ll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others
• Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND