Cyber Security Advisor

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Cyber Security Advisor (Insider Threat), it starts with you
- Based at RNZPC
- Office of Constable & Police Employee
- Permanent
- JR4548363

About the role

The NZ Police Cyber Security Centre is expanding. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented insider threat advisor. A critical growing capability, the insider threat team within the cyber security centre is charged with preventing, detecting, and mitigating threats within our own technology environment. The successful applicant will work within a small team developing and leading insider threat activity across a wide range of platforms. The role is one that relies heavily on collaboration and continuously being able to innovate.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Working within a team environment to lead insider threat activities
- Supporting the cyber security centre and wider by uplifting and delivering training to identify and mitigate insider threat risks within our technology environment
- Have a deep understanding of prevention and its need within this type work
- Leading innovative ways of thinking
- Skilled in communication and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external partners
- Critical decision making and the ability to recognise and manage risk while working in a dynamic environment
- Looking after our people
- A strong sense of self awareness and alignment to Our Values

Note, the police cyber security centre has several roles available in a range of areas.

What you’ll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
- A strong intelligence and/or cyber security background with demonstrated leadership, initiative, and innovation
- Preferably a relevant tertiary qualification (intelligence or cyber security related studies)
- A collaborative and participatory style that encourages joint working practice, information sharing and innovation
- The ability to develop and lead capability across all of Police with a wide range of stakeholders
- A high level of commitment to quality and service, with emphasis on continuous improvement and seeking excellent
- Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written
- Live “Our Values” and lead “Our Business” aspirations
- Have or be able to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance

This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”

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About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

How to apply

Remuneration upon appointment to the role will be $94,854 - $126,057

Applications close Thursday 20th July 2023.



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