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Head Of Information Systems
Posted on April 7, 2025
- Wiri, New Zealand
- No Salary information.
- Full Time

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Our Story
At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, and Athena. As a growing Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years.
With over 550 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we operate three in-house manufacturing sites and export to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the President – Chief Commercial Officer, this critical leadership role will shape and execute Vitaco’s IS strategy to support business growth and operational excellence. You will lead a team of 13 IS professionals and collaborate with key stakeholders and external partners to drive automation, innovation, and high-quality project delivery across the business.
The Role
As Head of Information Systems, you will lead the development, execution, and ongoing enhancement of Vitaco’s technology strategy. This includes responsibility for system performance, digital enablement, cybersecurity, infrastructure reliability, and business application optimisation (ERP, BI, CRM). You’ll also oversee IS project delivery, vendor relationships, and service desk performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the group IS strategy to align with and support the company's strategic business plans.
- Pursue automation and efficiency across all business areas through digital transformation and continuous improvement.
- Oversee and implement an AI strategy to enhance business operations and drive innovation. Provide guidance on best practices, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.Collaborate with business managers to optimize operational performance using the ERP system, BI application, CRM, and other essential applications.
- Oversee data center operations and maintain company IT architecture and infrastructure.
- Lead and navigate the business’ next wave of growth with strategy and execution of technology solutions that transform customer experience
- Ensure robust IT processes, policies and procedures are in place to guarantee reliability, security, and integrity while leveraging contemporary technologies.
About You
You are a forward-thinking technology leader with a proven track record in managing complex systems, developing and leading digital transformation across complex and growing FMCG or manufacturing environments. You combine strategic insight, a passion for innovation along with a pragmatic approach to delivery and thrive in an organisation where people and purpose matter.
Qualifications & Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, innovative and strategic thinking, including:
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification at Bachelor's level or above in a relevant discipline.
- 10+ years of IS management experience in a medium to large FMCG business.
- Experience in a manufacturing business and ERP applications in an FMCG environment.
- Proven track record in managing IS vendors and delivering digital initiatives.
- Strong project management and change leadership skills with 10+ years of experience.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Orientation – Ability to think strategically across key areas such as business awareness, technology roadmap development, and critical analysis.
- Customer Impact – Skilled at creating value-added relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Market Knowledge & Financial Acumen – Understands the FMCG environment and applies strong financial management principles in decision-making.
- Change Leadership – Proactively challenges the status quo and leads organisational change initiatives.
- Collaboration & Influence – A genuine team player who builds strong relationships and effectively influences across functions.
- People Leadership – Proven ability to mentor, coach, and retain high-performing teams.
Why Join Vitaco?
At Vitaco, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a rewarding career in a purpose-driven business. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive salary & WFH with flexible working arrangements– Rewarding remuneration with annual review
- Exciting transformation projects – Be at the forefront of digital change
- Health & wellness perks – Discounts on our amazing products and access to discounted health insurance
- Onsite perks – Subsidised café and wellness initiatives
- Wellbeing support – Access to in-house experts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Career development – Learning opportunities to grow with our brands
- Work-life balance – Celebrate your birthday with a day off
- A great team culture – Join a fun, innovative, and supportive team environment
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