Deputy Director Cyber Security

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Defence Digital Group provides the core ICT services that underpin New Zealand Defence Force operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe.
This integral role within our Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC), has some key accountabilities:

  • Using your experience in managing operational cyber activities, you will ensure efficient and effective delivery of operations and capability to protect systems, information and personnel by providing strategic direction and oversight to the DCSC's leaders. The role must ensure the capability of each team is at the necessary level of resource and capability.
  • Stakeholder management and planning skills enable you to support the cyber defence functions of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Data Officer and the Chief of Information Warfare. You will deliver this through good communications, being intelligence led and continuously improving the skills of the DCSC and tools. Investments in resources need to be well managed and targeted at the requirements of this stakeholder group. Delivery of strategic and tactical intelligence, vulnerability and penetration testing, monitoring and response as well as liaison with partner agencies are all services delivered by the DCSC.
  • Being a forwardthinker, your engagement in strategic discussions about the future direction of NZDF's Cyber Security will move NZDF ahead of the game. Spanning hybrid environments and IoT systems, the role manages a complex environment. It has to remain abreast of changes to the threats to each environment from script kiddies to nationstate military actors. Monitoring capabilities and responses need to counter those. Using your negotiation skills you need to ensure support of Product Owners and engineers and you get the funding required through annual budgets and Ministry of Defence led projects.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Due to the nature of this role, there are some vital skills and experiences you must have.

  • Minimum of 12 years in an IT/Operations role with a focus on IT Security, of which 3+ years' experience is managing a team of staff from various technical and nontechnical disciplines.
  • Experience in cyber operations, ideally in a military, partner or OGA environments.
  • The ability to conceptualise and develop innovative solutions.
  • Sound planning, prioritisation and time management skills for effective management of complex and competing priorities.
  • The ability to deal with ambiguity adapting to the continuous evolution of cyber threats.

Please note:

You will need to be a NZ, UK, Australian, Canadian or USA citizen for a minimum of 15 years to be eligible for this role.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience.

But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Monday 20 May 2024.
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

  • Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drugscreening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Please Note:


To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.


Here's what you need to know:
Higher Level Security Clearance

  • You must be a New Zealand Citizen for at least the last ten (10) years.
  • At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
  • To obtain this level of clearance, you must have a background history of fifteen (15) years that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Securit

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