Who we are
We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.
At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.
The role
Join us at Alpine as our Cyber Security & Resilience Lead and lead Alpine’s cyber security programme, governance, risk and compliance activities across the business. You will work closely with technical experts and external partners to strengthen our security posture, drive cyber resilience, manage security risks, and ensure our critical systems, people, and information are protected. You will also provide expert guidance on security strategy, incident response, assurance activities, and ongoing capability development to support Alpine’s long-term success.
As our Cyber Security & Resilience Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Leading Alpine’s cyber security programme, governance framework, risk management activities, and security roadmap across both IT and OT environments.
- Providing expert security guidance while driving security awareness, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
- Coordinating cyber resilience, incident response, assurance activities, and security risk assessments to strengthen Alpine’s security posture and protect critical business assets.
What you’ll need
- Prior experience as a Cyber Security Lead or similar (Usually 5+ Years)
- A deep knowledge of security frameworks such as AESCSF, ISO 27001 and NIST
- Strong knowledge of security technologies
Nice to have
- Professional qualifications in Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC) and/or Project Management/Co-ordination qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2)
- A high degree of familiarity with cyber and information security tooling such as end-point protection, M365 ecosystem and identity management systems
What we offer
At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.
This shows up in the day-to-day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on-site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.
Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.
You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.
If you’re curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process.
Next steps
If this role resonates with you and your excited about contributing to South Canterbury’s energy future, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and CV, detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this position.
Rest assured; all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We encourage you to apply early, as we will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process before the advertised deadline.
No Agencies or Floating CV's please
