Cybersecurity Operations Lead — Wellington (5 Weeks Leave)

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is seeking a Technical Cybersecurity Specialist in Wellington to protect systems and information across our technology services. You will monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and coordinate incident response while driving security assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires six+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM knowledge, and delivery of security outcomes across complex environments, with a focus on collaboration with internal

Qualifications

• Security certifications (Security+, CISM, CRISC, SSCP, CISSP) or equivalent.
• Six+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or related roles.
• Experience managing security operations and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cybersecurity operational activities including security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and security assurance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, tools, reporting, and organisational cyber awareness.

Skills

Security+

CISM

CRISC

SSCP

CISSP

Security monitoring

Stakeholder management

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities is seeking a Technical Cybersecurity Specialist in Wellington to protect systems and information across our technology services. You will monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and coordinate incident response while driving security assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires six+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM knowledge, and delivery of security outcomes across complex environments, with a focus on collaboration with internal