Practice Lead

9 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Social Development Full time

Practice Lead (Information Security) - Information Foundations The Ministry of Social Development helps people to be successful in their lives.
Every day our people invest energy and passion into making a difference in the lives of young adults, families, individuals, and communities.
About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.
We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong, and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment, and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau, and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi, and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Practice Lead (Information Security) – Information Foundations Full time, Permanent position Location: National Office, Wellington or other locations for the right person The Ministry of Social Development Information, Security and Identity Group 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.
We are seeking an experienced Practice Lead.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this could be the right role for you.
What you'll be doing | He aha tau e mahi ana As the Practice Lead, Capability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the Group's technical practices in Information Security.
You will lead the development of methodologies, mentor advisors, and ensure a high level of skill mastery and consistency across the team.
You will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen understanding of emerging technologies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities: Stay ahead of the curve by maintaining high-level knowledge in emerging technologies and trends.
Implement frameworks that enhance the Group's technical capabilities in Information Security.
Provide thought leadership and coaching to practitioners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Guide individuals in their professional growth and ensure a high-performing team environment.
Build strong relationships across the Group and with external partners.
Share knowledge and best practices to enhance the Group's overall technical proficiency.
Offer timely, professional advice on risks and issues related to the Ministry's information use.
Keep leadership informed of critical matters and develop strategies to manage them effectively.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko nga mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitu To be successful in this role, you will bring: A deep understanding of risk management frameworks and the workings of government processes.
Significant experience in providing in-depth expertise and thought leadership on risk management and assurance plans, frameworks, and practices.
Ability to provide practical, innovative, and solution-focused risk and assurance advice that adds significant value to stakeholders at all levels.
Extensive technical knowledge on assurance practice that enables you to establish and deliver a sound and sustainable information assurance and reporting programme.
Strong support and guidance skills to maintain the Group's operations.
Collaboration and constructive working skills with other team members and the wider business as well as external partners.
A proven track record in leading and coaching teams, with excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner.
A broad view of risk and the interrelatedness of risk and assurance, both operationally and strategically.
A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial professional experience in Information Technology, Security, Management, or Privacy.
Ideally you also have (not essential): Experience in working in the Agile environment.
Good understanding of current and emerging technologies, especially those relevant to data protection and privacy such as AI and machine learning, cloud security, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
What's in it for you | Nou te rourou As a Practice Lead, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of our technical practices while working with a diverse team of experts.
You'll join an inclusive and collegial environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action.
Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working.
We offer exciting career opportunities, on-the-job career development, secondments within the Ministry and to other government agencies, management support, and leadership training.
Our values represent who we are and what we stand for.
If you are ready to make an impact and are passionate about driving excellence, apply now
For a further discussion about the role, please contact Priyanka Nakaib, General Manager Advisor by email: Please note that we intend to interview qualified candidates before the application close date.
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online.
If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr

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