Cybersecurity & Enterprise Systems Specialist

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand is seeking a System and Security Specialist to protect and enable the technology that supports aviation safety and security regulation. Working in the Digital Engineering team, you will help maintain a secure, resilient, and efficient technology environment across critical business services.

This role is part of the Business Transformation Programme, initially a one-year fixed-term appointment, offering hands-on threat response, IAM management,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex enterprise technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat management.
• Expertise in identity and access management practices and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and cloud technologies.
• Understanding of software licensing and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Strengthen security controls and support organisational risk management.
• Manage identity, access, and permissions across enterprise systems.
• Administer business applications and support secure system operations.
• Oversee software licensing compliance, renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct security, access, and compliance audits to improve governance.
• Provide technical advice that supports digital initiatives and transformation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Identity and access management

Threat management

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Cloud technologies

Licensing & compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand is seeking a System and Security Specialist to protect and enable the technology that supports aviation safety and security regulation. Working in the Digital Engineering team, you will help maintain a secure, resilient, and efficient technology environment across critical business services.

This role is part of the Business Transformation Programme, initially a one-year fixed-term appointment, offering hands-on threat response, IAM management,