Principal Policy Strategist, National Security Ops

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) in Wellington seeks a Principal/Senior Policy Advisor (Operations) to lead and oversee operational policy suites and enable innovative, compliant responses to evolving threats.

You will engage with international partners and senior leaders, coach teams, and translate legislative requirements into agile policies that work at an operational level while strengthening a robust compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level tertiary qualification.
• Experience at senior or principal policy level.
• Ability to translate legislation into clear operational policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee GCSB's operational policy suites.
• Resolve complex policy challenges for innovative responses.
• Engage with international partners and senior leaders.

Skills

Strategic policy oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Graduate-level tertiary qualification

Job description

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) in Wellington seeks a Principal/Senior Policy Advisor (Operations) to lead and oversee operational policy suites and enable innovative, compliant responses to evolving threats.

You will engage with international partners and senior leaders, coach teams, and translate legislative requirements into agile policies that work at an operational level while strengthening a robust compliance culture.