Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

We work in complex environments and focus on practical, sustainable solutions that support strong governance, security, and delivery outcomes. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone has equal access and opportunity.

The role | Te tūnga

In this role, you will engage closely with branch teams to understand business drivers and provide security input into planning activities, roadmaps, and business case development. You will deliver informed security guidance to project teams, architects, and technology partners, helping to shape decisions across systems, services, and change initiatives.

You may also undertake certification and accreditation activities, including security design reviews, risk assessments, control validation audits, security testing, and reporting. As a senior member of the practice, you will provide mentoring and support to Security Consultants, contributing to the ongoing uplift of security capability across the organisation.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Experience providing security consulting services and delivering security solutions aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements
• Building and maintaining relationships across a diverse range of business units
• Knowledge in one or more security domains (e.g. architecture, assurance, risk management, cyber, information, or physical security)
• Strong ability to contribute to collaborative discussions and navigate differing viewpoints to reach practical outcomes
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, applying structured thinking to business and technology challenges
• Experience supporting or leading assurance, certification, or accreditation activities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role $117, 734 - $146,513.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026 Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Manager of Security Assurance and Capability, Tessie Sauvao-Fiso.

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