Cyber Security Advisor at Government Communications Security Bureau, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, protecting New Zealand and its people.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a part of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, providing cyber security services to all New Zealanders. Our vision is a New Zealand where good cyber security happens, everywhere, all the time, by everyone.

The role

We are seeking Cyber Security Advisors to help us build and maintain relationships with nationally significant organisations within New Zealand.

Your role will be to understand the cyber maturity of nationally significant organisations, delivering insights to both the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its customers. This is a not a ‘technical position’ - you’ll help build the cyber resilience of organisations by facilitating collaboration across key sectors that support the economy. You’ll produce and deliver presentations on cyber security; provide advice and guidance to help protect New Zealand’s most important organisations and you’ll help us build and maintain relationships with our key stakeholders in New Zealand.

Travel Requirements:

• Pacific Travel Role (1x Level 3): One of our Level 3 positions requires a candidate who is comfortable with and available for regular international travel within the Pacific region as required.
• Domestic Travel Roles (1x Level 3, 1x Level 2): The other two positions will involve domestic travel within New Zealand only, as required for the role.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a self-starter with experience in developing and maintaining relationships, who can take ownership to achieve organisational goals.

What we value:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal with the ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences.
• A self-sufficient, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills
• A team player, who can support a collaborative working environment
• A keen interest in cyber security with a desire to learn more or someone who can build on a background in cyber security/IT.
• People who enjoy working directly with customers

The NCSC mission produces a unique working environment and team atmosphere. It brings together people with a wide range of skills, background and experience, and motivation to work collaboratively to make a different. You will also be part of a broader community, with opportunities to work with our domestic agencies and international partners on important initiatives.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have a background in:

• IT or cyber security
• Consulting or Advisory services
• Audit and Assurance or
• Governance Risk and Compliance

Everyone can contribute to this mission in their own way and we would like to hear what you have to offer. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for a mission focus and work-life balance or you are new to IT or Security, but have experience in developing partnerships, or strong stakeholder engagement experience and skills then this could be the role for you.

The appointing salary range for these roles is:

Cyber Security Advisor Level 2 - 103,009 - 109,876

Cyber Security Advisor Level 3 - 120,359 - 128,383

What we offer:

• Flexible work: Details on hours/WFH options available for role
• Career growth: All staff have a funded dedicated learning and development plan
• Great benefits: Free gym access, early childcare support payments, health insurance, additional leave days + more.

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we must 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) clearance
• Ordinarily this means you will have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service