Digital Systems Manager
Are you a digitally savvy systems leader who thrives on connecting technology, data, and people to drive business performance? Do you enjoy turning complexity into simplicity, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, and using technology and AI to help organisations scale and succeed?
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canterbury’s most connected and influential business organisations and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital ecosystem.
As our new Digital Systems Manager, you’ll be responsible for the health, integration, and evolution of Business Canterbury’s digital platforms, ensuring our people have the tools, insights, and support they need to deliver exceptional results.
About Us
As the home and voice of Canterbury business, Business Canterbury’s purpose is to back businesses to thrive by building capability, connections, and advocacy. With more than 2,700 members at the heart of everything we do, we are recognised as one of New Zealand’s most influential business voices, globally recognised as a leading Chamber, and a trusted partner to business.
We are fiercely focused on impact, and our vibrant team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference for our members, customers, and community.
What You’ll Do
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Digital Strategy & Systems Management – owning and optimising our core systems, including CRM and integrated business platforms, while driving digital improvement initiatives.
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Technology, AI & Business Efficiency – identifying opportunities to streamline operations, automate processes, and use AI to enhance organisational capability and scale.
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Website & Digital Asset Management – overseeing our websites and digital platforms, ensuring seamless integration, excellent user experience, and strong member engagement.
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Reporting, Dashboards & Analytics – creating meaningful dashboards and performance reporting that provide visibility of key organisational metrics and support data-driven decision making.
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Vendor & Service Desk Management – managing technology partners and support providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and positive user experiences across the organisation.
If it involves making technology work smarter, improving business processes, or helping teams get the most from their systems, you’ll be at the centre of it.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future digital roadmap of a high-profile organisation.
- You’ll work directly with Leadership and across the team to drive innovation, efficiency, and organisational performance.
- You’ll lead meaningful digital and AI initiatives that have a visible impact across the business.
- You’ll enjoy a diverse role that combines systems management, strategy, analytics, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
- You’ll be part of a values-driven team committed to supporting Canterbury businesses to thrive.
Who You Are
You’re a curious and commercially minded digital professional who understands both technology and business outcomes. You enjoy being hands on, solving problems, simplifying processes, and bringing people on the journey through change.
You’ll bring:
- At least 5 years’ experience in systems management, digital operations, business analysis, or a similar role.
- Proven experience managing and optimising business systems, platforms, and integrations, ideally with previous experience in Hubspot.
- Demonstrated success implementing technology and AI solutions that improve efficiency and delivery.
- Advanced reporting, dashboard, and data visualisation capability, ideally with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on data quality and governance.
- Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- A collaborative, self-directed approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
What We Value
At Business Canterbury, our values guide everything we do:
- Lead the change and the charge.
- Be the best business partner.
- Fiercely focused on what’s best for our customers.
- Commercially driven for impact.
- Authenticity matters.
If these values resonate with you, you’ll thrive here. This is a full-time office based role, where connection, collaboration, and shared success are part of how we work every day.
If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the full position description on our website and submit your CV and cover letter via Seek.
Applications close 5 pm Monday 27 July 2026
