Cyber Security Advisor

Cyber Security Advisor!!

• Based at Porirua CBD!!
• Band I
• Mutiple Positions available
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• NAV
• JR -

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Mō te tūnga About the role

The NZ Police Cyber Security Centre is seeking three Cyber Security Advisors to strengthen the organisations cyber security capability. These roles present an opportunity to contribute directly to the safety reliability and trustworthiness of Police technology that supports frontline services and the wider public.

• 1 role will sit within the Cyber Security Engineering team
• 2 roles will sit within the Cyber Security Services team with a focus on Security Risk Assessment (SRA) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A)

These roles are at an intermediate level suited to professionals who have progressed beyond purely operational or analyst positions and are ready to apply strong technical fundamentals risk-based thinking and advisory capability across complex enterprise environments.

You will work alongside specialists and engage closely with technical operational and business stakeholders to uplift security maturity and embed good security practice into everyday decision-making across Police.

Cyber Security Advisor Engineering (1 role)

These roles sit within the Cyber Security Engineering team which forms the technical foundation of Polices cyber security capability. You will support the design assessment and continuous improvement of security controls across enterprise platforms applications and infrastructure.

You will work under the guidance of specialists while taking responsibility for discrete security assessment and design activities. You will build your capability by working across complex environments helping to uplift security maturity and embed good security practice in everyday technology decisionmaking.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting with security assessments of applications platforms and infrastructure to identify control gaps and technical risks
• Supporting the design and implementation of security controls using approved architecture patterns standards and best practices
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of cyber security standards patterns and technical guidance
• Participating in vulnerability management activities including triage analysis and supporting remediation planning
• Working closely with architects engineers and delivery teams to embed security requirements into system design and change initiatives
• Collaborating with Cyber Security Operations and Services teams to ensure controls are practical testable and fit for purpose
• Identifying security gaps and technical debt and contributing ideas for incremental and sustainable improvement
• Communicating security risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Cyber Security Advisor Services (SRA / C&A) (2 roles)

These role sits within the Cyber Security Services team with a primary focus on Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.

You will be responsible for conducting security risk assessments and supporting certification and accreditation processes across a diverse range of Police technology solutions. The role involves direct engagement with technical product owners ICT specialists and Police staff to ensure systems meet NZ Police risk management and assurance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting complex security risk assessment activities across business application infrastructure and cloud-based solutions
• Supporting and delivering certification and accreditation requirements for projects and operational systems
• Understanding cyber security and broader technology risks and recommending appropriate proportionate controls
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve positive risk-informed outcomes
• Applying cyber security frameworks principles and strategies in a practical and pragmatic way
• Managing multiple work items at various stages with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Contributing innovative and continuous improvement ideas to uplift assurance and risk management practices
• Clearly communicating risk controls and assurance outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills knowledge and experience relevant to the role we also place high importance on your state of mind the alignment of your values with ours your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams and the way that you lead yourself or others.

Essential Experience and Attributes

• A solid foundation in computing or information technology including practical understanding of operating systems networking and applications
• Experience applying cyber security principles in real-world environments (e.g. projects operations security assurance or advisory roles)
• Working knowledge of common cyber security controls architecture concepts and/or risk management practices
• Experience in cyber security ICT assurance or technical risk-related roles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance security risk operational needs and delivery constraints
• Confidence engaging with technical teams and stakeholders with support from colleagues where required
• A collaborative learning-focused mindset with a genuine interest in improving security maturity over time
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP GIAC CompTIA Security OSCP) and/or relevant tertiary qualifications
• Understanding of cyber security control frameworks their rationale and practical application
• Familiarity with NZ Police risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated leadership initiative and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years or:

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia Canada United Kingdom or United States of America and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

Mo tātou About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals communities businesses and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work youll be engaged in is real tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded experienced leader with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei Apply now

If this position sounds like you click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process please copy and paste this URL: applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

If you are an internal applicant you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 24/04/2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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