Protective Security Advisor | Safeguard People & Assets

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Wellington; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington seeks an Advisor Security to strengthen protective security across the organisation. You will provide trusted advice on physical security, workplace safety and risk management while collaborating with leaders, property teams and business units.

You will focus on Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and PHYSEC policy, supporting staff during security incidents and helping embed a security-conscious culture across offices and residences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within the NZ Government Protective Security Requirements (PSR) framework.
• Strong understanding of personnel security, including the employee lifecycle and vetting requirements.
• Experience providing advice on physical security, workplace security, and security risk management.
• Ability to interpret site plans and work collaboratively with property and facilities teams on security initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organisations and staff during security incidents, threats, or heightened risk situations.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to provide clear, practical, and influential advice and reports.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.
• A full clean New Zealand drivers’ licence, the valid right to work in New Zealand, and the eligibility to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance are mandatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice on protective security and PSR implementation.
• Support and advise on PHYSEC policy and mandatory requirements.
• Support workplace safety, site security planning, and security-related decisions.
• Advise staff and leaders during security incidents or heightened risk situations.
• Build relationships across business units to embed a security-conscious culture.

Skills

PSR framework knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Physical security experience

Risk management

Policy advisory

Site plans interpretation

Security incident response

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington seeks an Advisor Security to strengthen protective security across the organisation. You will provide trusted advice on physical security, workplace safety and risk management while collaborating with leaders, property teams and business units.

You will focus on Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and PHYSEC policy, supporting staff during security incidents and helping embed a security-conscious culture across offices and residences.