Senior Adviser Protective Security

3 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you passionate about ensuring security in today's dynamic landscape?
- Make a meaningful impact in the realm of protective security while leveraging your diverse skill set.
- Lead, coordinate and implement protective security measures across Governance, Personnel, Physical and Information security.

**_'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people._**

**Ngā kawenga | About the role**

As the Senior Adviser Protective Security, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of Ara Poutama Aotearoa, The Department of Corrections. Positioned within the Enterprise Risk and Audit team, you will be responsible for advising on and enhancing security measures that align with the Government's Protective Security Requirements (PSR). Your work will focus on managing personnel, physical, and information security across the department.

Your day-to-day tasks will be varied and will include:

- Providing expert security advice to enhance the department's security capabilities.
- Supporting and improving the process for managing threats to staff.
- Facilitating workshops to increase understanding of the PSR framework.
- Assisting with external reporting on PSR compliance and contribute to its continuous improvement.
- Undertaking security assurance activities and contributing to the department's Physical Security Certification process.

This role requires the successful applicant to hold and maintain **an appropriate level of** **security clearance**, please check your eligibility here prior to applying.

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**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- Proven experience in Operational Security.
- A deep understanding of crime prevention through Environmental Design.
- Experience in conducting Security Risk Assessment in both commercial and residential spaces.
- Subject matter knowledge and expertise in Insider Risk Management.

This role requires travel on occasion, a **Full New Zealand Driver Licence** will be required.

**Utu ā-tau | Salary**

The mid-point of the salary range is $115,546 and the full range (85%-120%) is $98,215 - $138,656. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

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To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

**Applications close on: Tuesday the 29**th** October 2024.

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