Senior Information Assurance Advisor

2 weeks ago


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

Right now, we are hiring a Senior INFOSEC Assurance Advisor in a newly established role to join our INFOSEC Assurance Team.

We have just implemented our new Continuous Security Assurance capability and need more horsepower on the team.

This role is one of two Senior INFOSEC Assurance Advisors on the team, and we will be recruiting more staff in the near future.

We are supporting the introduction into service of a range of new leading-edge capabilities including the P8 surveillance aircraft and frigate modernisation.

Our INFOSEC Assurance Team works closely with our INFOSEC Advisory team to manage the assurance process to certify and accredit (C&A) these new platforms and capability - ensuring they are mission ready.

The C&A process is critical to mitigate threats and ensure systems and platforms are protected, so the NZDF can carry out its global mission as directed by the New Zealand Government.


  • Although you will be based in Defence House within the Wellington CBD, your role will see you regularly out in our camps and bases across the country.
  • This role will have the option of working 12 days from home per week. There is flex around your start and finish times and we're open to parttime/jobsharing options.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

Key competencies this role includes knowledge of:

  • Information security;
  • Certification and Accreditation best practice;
  • Stakeholder engagement; and
  • The ability to present complex issues in clear and understandable language.


A typical day in this would see you working across the NZDF in multiple areas from traditional INFOSEC Assurance (C&A) to supporting the INFOSEC assessment of our capabilities, platforms and supply chains.

Mō mātou | About Us

Defence Information Security delivers a trusted information security and cyber security system (INFOSEC) that helps to protect the NZDF from threats within the information environment, both physical and digital.

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 this role, you will be a valued member of the wider NZDF whānau and you will get to take part in social, sporting (if that is your thing) and community events throughout the year.

We will absolutely encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to experience life on ship, observe military exercises and take a ride in our aircraft during your time with us.

If staying fit is your goal, we can help with that too.

As a NZDF member you will be entitled to discounted gym memberships and sports gear (as well as a range of other Great benefits for you and your family).

In-house we offer a comprehensive learning and career development programme to all of our members, including generous tertiary study provisions.

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 Wednesday 12 April 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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