Cybersecurity Strategy Leader – Risk & Assurance

Maritimenz; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection & Life Insurance

Job summary

Maritime NZ is seeking a Principal Advisor Cybersecurity to lead our organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, risk and assurance across a vendor-delivered digital environment. The role operates at both strategic and hands-on levels, protecting secure, resilient digital services supported by cloud, identity, network and SIEM/SOC capabilities.

You will work with senior leaders to prioritise cyber risk, embed security-by-design, and drive continuous improvement across systems and services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cybersecurity leadership or advisory roles.
• Deep expertise across security domains (cloud, identity, network, endpoint, SIEM/SOC).
• Strong understanding of recognised security frameworks and standards.
• Experience working within vendor-delivered or outsourced models.
• Proven ability to assess and manage cybersecurity risk and incidents.
• Experience advising senior leaders and governance forums.
• Strong analytical and risk‑based decision‑making capability.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable advice.
• High levels of judgement, integrity and professionalism.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide principal-level leadership on cybersecurity strategy, risk and assurance.
• Ensure security frameworks, policies and controls are fit for purpose and aligned to risk appetite.
• Oversee vendor-delivered cybersecurity services and strengthen them.
• Interface with external security providers and partners.
• Advise senior leaders on cyber risk, trade-offs and priorities.
• Embed security-by-design across systems, platforms and initiatives.
• Support responses to cyber incidents and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Cyber risk management

Security frameworks

Vendor management

Communication with senior leaders

Analytical decision making

Security incident response

Security design principles

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/CISA)

Job description

Maritime NZ is seeking a Principal Advisor Cybersecurity to lead our organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, risk and assurance across a vendor-delivered digital environment. The role operates at both strategic and hands-on levels, protecting secure, resilient digital services supported by cloud, identity, network and SIEM/SOC capabilities.

You will work with senior leaders to prioritise cyber risk, embed security-by-design, and drive continuous improvement across systems and services.