Regional Security and Resilience Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role**

This is a fixed-term or secondment role Security and Resilience Advisor, focussed on physical security of 2026 election facilities, along with security and resilience of the upcoming by-election.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can hit the ground running. You will need excellent interpersonal skills in order to liaise with a wide range of customers and stakeholders, as well as very strong Protective Security experience. You will be IT savvy, agile, professional, and solutions focussed.

**Mohou ake | About you**

- Are able to effectively liaise and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

- Have at least 3 years experience in protective security and are able to make clear physical security assessments and recommendations.

- Have a good understanding of risk assessment and management.

- Are able to complete technical reports and recommendations in accordance with proscribed timelines and formats.

- Are able to travel regionally and nationally if required.

- Have a full NZ drivers licence.

- Have the ability to work flexible hours.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Working with other electoral officials as a team to increase security and resilience of the upcoming by-election.

- Working with other electoral officials to improve criteria for voting place security assessments.

- Advising on property selection and security layout of temporary and permanent facilities.

- Providing security-specific advice to Electoral Officials.

- Providing advice and assistance in an emergency or security incident.

- Championing security at a regional, local and national level by encouraging good security practice and reinforcing security messaging.

**Your Background**:
A background in policing, defence or government protective security would be an advantage, but we encourage applicants from any background who meet the above criteria to apply.

**Te Kaitiaki Take Kowhiri | About the Electoral Commission**

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.

Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.

Applications close Thursday 11 December.

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.

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