He marama kei te heke mai me Clarus (A bright future with Clarus)

Clarus safely delivers the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future.  Starting off in Taranaki, our Firstgas, Rockgas, Firstlight Network, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Kōrero mō te tūranga (about the role)

We’re looking for a talented Manager, Information Security to lead the establishment and development of our new information security practice. You will be responsible for operating model definition, team and capability development, and embedding security discipline across a complex, critical infrastructure, environment. The role will be the primary point of contact for all cyber and information security matters – internally and externally. 

Reporting to the CTIO as part of the Technology and Improvement team this is a practitioner-leader role. You’ll lead a team of employees and contractors focused on the development and delivery of Clarus’s security strategy, and the leadership of our security response.

Mōu  (about you) 

As well as being confident, pragmatic, people focused leader, you'll also have: 

• 7+ years’ hands on security operations experience, including building and running security programmes. 

• Substantial experience in information security, with a record of establishing security programmes and functions. 

• Operational credibility in both IT and OT domains, that includes experience operating within regulated industries with experience undertaking regulatory engagement. 

• Strong experience in security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and vendor oversight. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and nontechnical audiences. 

• A CISSP (or equivalent) and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience). 

Nice to have (but not essential): 

• Energy or utilities sector experience. 

• OT security certification (e.g. GICSP). 

• Crisis or emergency management experience. 

Ka aroha koe ki tō mātou wairua pai  (You’lll love our good energy)

At Clarus you’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Along with your competitive salary, you’ll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. We’ll also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish, surrounded by great colleagues.

Hiahia? (interested?) Come and join the whānau!

Want to work where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded, where you’re surrounded by great people and supported to develop personally and professionally? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on Sunday 22 March 2026, or email [email protected] for a copy of the full job description.