Principal Advisor, Security and Risk

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Principal Advisor, Security and Risk - 12 Month fixed term**

**Join our team as a Security and Risk Expert**

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake(the Office) provides New Zealanders an independent view on public spending and performance. As the statutory auditor of all public organisations, we play a vital role in ensuring that New Zealand's public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.

As Principal Advisor, Security and Risk, your responsibilities will include overseeing the Office's security, risk, and business continuity programmes. You will directly advise senior leaders and the Auditor-General, as well as lead risk and security awareness initiatives across the Office.

**Why you should apply**:

- **Collaboration**: Work closely with senior leaders and staff to enhance and maintain the Office's security and risk management.
- **Impact**: As the Principal Advisor, Security and Risk, you'll directly advise senior leaders and the Auditor-General, shaping critical decisions.
- **Leadership**: Lead risk and security awareness initiative across the Office, making a difference every day.

**What we're looking for**:

- **Experience**:5+ years' experience working in a senior advisory position, with knowledge of all three areas of the government's protective security requirements, and a focus on information security.
- **Education**:a tertiary qualification in business, management, or a related field.
- **Expertise**: a qualification or extensive training and experience relating to implementing risk management frameworks and standards.
- **Skills**:experience developing and testing business continuity plans, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

**Benefits we offer**:

- **Learning and growth**: Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
- **Flexibility**: Supportive, flexible working.
- **Well-being**: Health benefits to support you in staying at your best.

**What we stand for**:
People matter **|** Our independence is critical **|** We act with integrity and courage **|** We're here to make a difference.

Be part of our diverse and inclusive team that reflects contemporary New Zealand. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have specific support or access requirements, let us know - we're here to assist you throughout the recruitment process.

For this role, you must be able to gain and maintain a Secret national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a ten-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia.

**Applications close Sunday 9 February 2025.

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