Risk and Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your experience in technology risk to this varied role to make your own
- Permanent role based in our Wellington office
- $129,830 per annum + 5 weeks' leave + a suite of benefits

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role
Joining a supportive and dynamic team as Risk and Security Specialist, you will take ownership of managing the Technology Risk register as well as the technology risks. You will ensure these are up to date and managed in accordance with the risk rating. Key to this role will be to lead risk workshops, to document the findings and work alongside risk and control owners.
You will be organised and have good quality written capabilities as you will be responsible for ensuring that recommendations in Risk Memos and Certification and Accreditation certificates are documented and tracked to ensure that these are implemented or addressed at the appropriate time.
You will be responsible for capturing into a register and ensuring that all security test results, (penetration tests etc.) are allocated to owners and that these findings are being actively addressed.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- At least 6 years working experience in a Risk Management and or technical operations team with security experience
- Hold, or working towards a security certification. (CRISC, CISM, CCSP or CISSP (ISC)2 or equivalent tertiary degree)
- Experience with Risk Management principles and processes
- Experience with public speaking and leading workshops, principally risk workshops.
- Strong interpersonal skills, engaging with and leading outcomes.
- Certification and Accreditation processes and experience would be beneficial

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

- Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close on 5 February 2023
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.



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