Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Architect

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Chief Information Security Office is seeking an experienced Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Architect within Digital Services. This position focuses on uplifting and maturing Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) capability across the organisation, alongside strengthening and evolving IT risk management practices as part of a growing resilience capability.

The role includes implementing and embedding BC/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 is a hands-on, senior role requiring a high degree of autonomy, suited to someone confident leading within an evolving environment and able to independently navigate complexity while shaping best practice.

Please note, this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week) permanent position, with a salary range of $159,900 - $176,800 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 operations and management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing BC/DR frameworks, leading BIAs, and facilitating DR testing and exercises.
• Strong background in governance, IT risk and compliance, or BC/DR management.
• 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

Extensive experience in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is essential, with a track record of working across multiple organisations. A strong ability to uplift low maturity DR/BCP environments, identify gaps and risks, and implement sustainable, repeatable frameworks is key.

Comfortable engaging with technical teams, engineering groups and senior stakeholders, you will contribute both strategic guidance and hands-on delivery. The role also involves coaching and developing an existing Business Continuity Specialist to ensure effective capability transfer throughout the term.

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

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 8th July 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 [email protected].
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