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 (SRA and C&A) it starts with you
- Based at RNZPC
- Office of Constable & Police Employee
- Band I
- Permanent & Fixed Term (one of each)
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy
- JR 4548372

About the role

The NZ Police Cyber Security Centre is expanding. We are seeking two highly motivated people to fill the role of Cyber Security advisor. Security risk assessments (SRA) and certification and accreditation (C&A) are both critical components to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Police systems. As an advisor in either one of these roles, you will be responsible for conducting complex risk assessment activities, across a diverse range of technology solutions. You will directly engage with other key business stakeholders to move projects and products in the right direction and ensure they meet NZ Police certification and accreditation requirements.

Please note there are two roles available. One is a single year fixed term opportunity, the other is a full-time permanent role. Preferences will be taken into consideration.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
- Understanding cyber security and wider technological risks and identifying appropriate controls to mitigate those risks
- Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks, principles and strategies
- Experience in cyber security and / or other ICT related fields
- Leading innovative ways of thinking
- Supporting and delivering certification and accreditation requirements in support of projects and other product teams
- A strong sense of time management and an ability to alternate pieces of work in various stages
- A strong sense of self awareness and alignment to Our Values

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 behaviors, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, nd 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 cyber security or ICT background with demonstrated leadership, initiative, and innovation
- Relevant industry certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CompTIA+ and/or relevant tertiary qualification desirable
- An understanding of NZ Police risk management framework
- A solid understanding of risk management processes and procedures
- 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.

Special requirements

ROLES - At Sergeant / Senior Sergeant / Inspector level (Both PE and OOC):

- * Undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or

For Police Employees this is not a requirement to apply, however, you are willing to undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date

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 (starting) $94,854 - $126,057

Applications close Thursday 20th July 2023.



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