Senior Information Security Advisor

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Potentia Full time

Please note - There are multiple roles available and MSD are open to people in several locations across the country.

The organisation


The Ministry of Social Development has one of the largest Information Groups in central government, it plays a vital role in supporting MSD's mission and values.

As part of MSD's Organisational Assurance and Communications Group, they offer support and advice across Information Management, Security and Privacy domains.

With a redesigned operating model, they have multi-disciplinary teams that focus on future needs, delivering in a SAFe Agile environment.

As a people-centric organisation, MSD is committed to supporting and enabling New Zealanders.

They work with partners across the country to provide social policy, income, employment, and housing support to individuals and communities of all backgrounds.

They value diversity, inclusion, fun, and innovation, offering capability development and on-the-job training. Join their team to make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Your role


Your role as a Senior Information Security Advisor will be to provide expert advice and support related to Information Management, Information Security, and Privacy and Information Sharing.

You will use your depth of experience to contribute to the design and implementation of information security, controls through risk and assurance activities.

You will also develop, maintain, and implement Information policies, standards, frameworks, guidance, training, and processes that are relevant to the Information Group's functional activities.


As a Senior Information Security Advisor, you will work collaboratively and constructively with other team members and the wider business to ensure that fit-for-purpose business solutions are implemented in line with good information security practices.


Key Skills you will bring

  • Expert knowledge in one or more of the Information Security domains.
  • Broad experience in risk and assurance, particularly regarding Information Governance (including security and privacy).
  • Thorough understanding of relevant statutes, rules, and regulations, including compliance obligations under the Privacy Act 2020, the Cybersecurity Strategy 2019, and ISO 2700
  • Ability to contribute to the design and implementation of risk and assurance activities related to information management, information security, and information privacy and sharing.
  • Capability to develop, maintain, and implement policies, standards, frameworks, guidance, training, and processes for the Information Group's functional activities.
  • Strong support and guidance skills to maintain the Information Group's operations.
  • Collaboration and constructive working skills with other team members and the wider business as well as external partners.

What's in it for you?

  • Exciting career opportunities, onthejob career development, secondments within the Ministry and to other government agencies, management support and leadership training.
  • Visioncare: Protecting your eyes
  • Childcare Assistance and other packages such as study assistance
  • Parental Leave and other Benefits including Health Insurance
  • Accident insurance for MSD staff

Core values

  • Manaaki
  • We care about the wellbeing and success of people


 Mahi tahi
  • We work together, making a difference for communities


 Whanau
  • We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
  • Tika me te pono
  • We do the right thing with integrity
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