Cyber Security Advisor L3

Kia ora, Kia orana, Talofa, Mauri, Malo lelei, Talofa, Ni sa Bula Vinaka, Faakalofa lahi atu, Malo ni, No’ia, Halo wantoks, Kaselehila, Ekamawir omo, Apinum and Warm Pacific Greetings.
Are you skilled in providing cyber security advice?
Are you collaborative and can work in complex environments?
Are you able to take information, analyse and provide bespoke advice or solutions that can build cyber security resilience in the Pacific?
If you answered yes, to all three questions, then we have the right job for you The NCSC Pacific Partnerships Team are looking for a Cyber Security Advisor Level 3 to join our team’s mission to support building a cyber safe and secure Pacific region.
**About the role**:
Your position will see you delivering various projects in multiple Pacific countries including supporting Pacific Government agencies, and operators of critical infrastructure on the need and methods to improve their cyber security maturity, and help Pacific Governments build national cyber resilience. This will also include creating guidelines and information material necessary for your role. Your day-to-day duties may include:
Developing, implementing and providing tailored assurance advice on levels of cyber resilience.
Scoping requirements for the design and build of institutions, including Computer Emergency Response Teams or Cyber Security Incident Response functions.
Leading the development of communities of interest, to support information sharing.
Working collaboratively with internal and external New Zealand Government agencies to support the delivery of initiatives.
Who are we looking for?
You will be someone who likes to navigate complex and challenging environments while finding ways to successfully reach the outcome desired by our organisation and partners. You will be the project manager of your workstream and will be responsible for planning and delivery. Your ability to deal with ambiguity and be respectful of the cultural nuances across the Pacific will be an advantage.
**We will also be looking for**:
Expert knowledge and six or more years in IT security and/or ICT policy, particularly computer security, network security, and computer network defence or proven equivalent experience.
Experience in developing effective partnerships to achieve organisation goals.
Experience in building bespoke international cyber development programmes.
Ability to create and deliver fit for purpose and easily understood presentations and training to a range of audiences.
Highly developed communication skills and an ability to tailor your communication style to suit different audiences.
A certified information security professional or experience with information security as part of an ICT role is desirable.
Appointment range for this position is $120,358 to $128,383.
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
Medical insurance and vision care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick leave and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment. You must:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada, or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
Ordinarily this means you'll have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks
Job Details
Reference #
9386
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
19 Jan 2026 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced
Expertise
Communications, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Security & Intelligence