Senior Information Security Assurance Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have recently procured a range of new leading-edge capabilities including the P8 surveillance aircraft and frigate modernisation.

Our Information Security (INFOSEC) Advisory Team works closely with stakeholders to identify threats and risks in order to provide correct advice and ensure NZDF's systems and platforms have the appropriate protective measures.

This allows us to carry out its global mission as directed by the New Zealand Government.

A typical day in these roles will involve working across multiple areas from traditional INFOSEC to the specific INFOSEC requirements of our military capabilities, platforms and supply chains and developing security policy.

You will regularly be engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to advice on any INFOSEC aspects, providing any risk assessments or mitigation solutions suitable to the situation.

As a senior in the team, you will be happy to take the lead on projects and support the wider team with guidance and mentoring as needed.

You will also be working closely with our INFOSEC Assurance team to ensure compliance of any INFOSEC requirements.

Although based in Defence House within the Wellington CBD, your role will see you regularly visiting our camps and bases across the country, with the potential for overseas travel as well.

These roles has the option of working 1-2 days from home per week, with flexible starting and finishing times, as well as being open to part-time/job-sharing options.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
We are looking for experienced INFOSEC generalists who can proactively strengthen our enterprise level of INFOSEC risk and mitigation.

Although you are happy to work autonomously, you can also support other members of the team and wider team to come to successful outcomes and solutions.

Key competencies for the role include significant knowledge of:

  • Information security;
  • Stakeholder management;
  • The NZ and NZDF strategic environment; and
  • The ability to present complex issues in clear and understandable language.


You will work across classified and unclassified environments and systems to ensure NZDF has a sustained and global operational deployment capability.

This means gaining knowledge of the complex threat environment against New Zealand, and an understanding of how the threat can affect NZDF systems, platforms and the flow on effect on people and outputs.

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 these roles, 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 30 August 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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