Cyber Security Advisor at NZ Police, Wellington

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Cyber Security Advisor (SRA and C&A) it starts with you!

• Based at RNZPC
• Office of Constable & Police Employee
• Band I
• Fixed Term (12 Months)
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy
• JR 4548372

About the role

The NZ Police Cyber Security Centre is expanding. We are seeking two highly motivated people to fill the role of Cyber Security advisor. Security risk assessments (SRA) and certification and accreditation (C&A) are both critical components to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Police systems. As an advisor in either one of these roles, you will be responsible for conducting complex risk assessment activities, across a diverse range of technology solutions. You will directly engage with other key business stakeholders to move projects and products in the right direction and ensure they meet NZ Police certification and accreditation requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Understanding cyber security and wider technological risks and identifying appropriate controls to mitigate those risks
• Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks, principles and strategies
• Experience in cyber security and / or other ICT related fields
• Leading innovative ways of thinking
• Supporting and delivering certification and accreditation requirements in support of projects and other product teams
• A strong sense of time management and an ability to alternate pieces of work in various stages
• A strong sense of self awareness and alignment to Our Values

What you’ll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviors, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, nd 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.

• A strong cyber security or ICT background with demonstrated leadership, initiative, and innovation
• Relevant industry certification such as CISSP, GIAC, CompTIA+ and/or relevant tertiary qualification desirable
• An understanding of NZ Police risk management framework
• A solid understanding of risk management processes and procedures
• An understanding of cyber security control frameworks, their rationale and their applications
• A high level of commitment to quality and service, with emphasis on continuous improvement and seeking excellent
• Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written
• Live “Our Values” and lead “Our Business” aspirations
• Have or be able to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.

This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL:  https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/07-2023/cyber_security_advisor_1.pdf

About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing.  Our vision is to be the safest country.  Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Special requirements

ROLES – At Sergeant / Senior Sergeant / Inspector level (Both PE and OOC):

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for, and either,

1. Undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
2. Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for

For Police Employees this is not a requirement to apply, however, you are willing to undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

How to apply 

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a chronological list of previous roles that covers the role title and the date/duration (this is a mandatory requirement and replaces a CV).
 

Please use the link below to see an example of the correct CV format: https://tenone.police.govt.nz/media/15377 
 

Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

Please note: For permanent internal staff, you will not be required to relinquish your substantive position. However, you are required to gain endorsement from your Line Manager and Workgroup Director or District Commander and will be required to provide this consent to recruitment to be considered.

Please note: As this is not a permanent appointment, if applicable, HDA (Higher Duties Allowance) may apply and you can discuss this with your HR Advisor or Line Manager.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact deepa.shankar@police.govt.nz

Applications close Friday 29th September 2023.