Assistant Director Communications Security

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Assistant Director Communications Security is responsible for assisting and supporting the Director COMSEC, providing specialist input to COMSEC-related policy and guidance.


Some key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out audit and compliance of COMSEC assurance measures for selected NZDF accounts;
  • Timely research and responses on matters for NZDF custodian enquiries, Ministry of Defence, Internal and External stakeholders;
  • Incident investigations and followup;
  • Pre & Post Audit evidence gathering and report writing;
  • Reporting on and compiling lessons learnt data, to influence and ensure NZDF COMSEC 'best practice' is maintained across a wide range of operating contexts;
  • Acting as NZDF's Client Platform Security Officer; and
  • Manage the NZDF COMSEC Incident Register.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
This incredibly unique opportunity requires a specialised skillset. You will have a proven background or understanding of communications security.

The NZDF COMSEC environment can be challenging at times and you will need to be confident in your abilities to deliver advice and outputs whilst working with some tight deadlines.


You will ideally have:

  • Sound planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet key deliverables;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge and maintain relationships with stakeholders across NZDF and other NZDF Governmental organisations;
  • A focus on continuous improvement;
  • Understanding of policy formulation, implementation and structure with a working knowledge of technical content in the communications security field;
  • Experience in COMSEC use, accounting, user requirement and system specification;
  • An understanding of project management principles and requirements (desired); and
  • Thorough understanding of Defence Communications Equipment Management (advantageous).
Mō mātou | About Us
Defence Digital Group provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well-trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
  • Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
  • Opportunities for career development.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Sunday 5 March 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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