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Julie Watson is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at WorkSafe New Zealand, where she leads technology and cybersecurity strategy to enable safer, smarter workplaces. With over 20 years of experience across telecommunications, government, and finance, Julie is known for delivering secure, scalable, and human-centred digital solutions. Her leadership spans enterprise transformation, cyber resilience, and cloud modernisation, underpinned by degrees in IT and Commercial Law. Previously with ANZ, she led payment and technology operations programmes. Julie is passionate about simplifying complexity, empowering teams, and aligning digital investment with public impact through courage, empathy, and collaboration.

Julie Watson

Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer

WorkSafe NZ

Julie Watson is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at WorkSafe New Zealand, where she leads technology and cybersecurity strategy to enable safer, smarter workplaces. With over 20 years of experience across telecommunications, government, and finance, Julie is known for delivering secure, scalable, and human-centred digital solutions. Her leadership spans enterprise transformation, cyber resilience, and cloud modernisation, underpinned by degrees in IT and Commercial Law. Previously with ANZ, she led payment and technology operations programmes. Julie is passionate about simplifying complexity, empowering teams, and aligning digital investment with public impact through courage, empathy, and collaboration.

SESSIONS

Day 1

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Case study: Cross-training and upskilling for an AI-ready cyber workforce

  • How WorkSafe NZ is building cyber capability through practical cross-training and shared knowledge

  • Empowering small teams to deliver large-scale uplift through collaboration and documentation

  • Integrating AI and automation tools to strengthen efficiency, not replace human judgment

  • Developing resilient, well-supported teams ready to adapt to evolving technologies and threats

Taryn Murphy, Cyber Security Manager, WorkSafe NZ

Julie Watson, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, WorkSafe NZ

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