Protective Security Advisor – Wellington

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training & development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Advisor Security based in Wellington to strengthen protective security across the organisation. You will advise on Protective Security Requirements (PSR) with a focus on Physical Security (PHYSEC) and support workplace safety, site security planning and incident responses.

This role emphasizes personnel and physical security rather than IT/cyber security, requiring NZ citizenship/residency and ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working within NZ Government Protective Security Requirements (PSR).
• Strong understanding of personnel and site security.
• Ability to interpret site plans with property/facilities teams.
• Experience advising staff during security-related incidents.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication for practical security advice.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice on protective security across Oranga Tamariki.
• Support and implement PSR physical security requirements.
• Assist with workplace and site security planning.
• Advise staff and leaders during security-related/high-risk situations.
• Embed a security-conscious culture across offices, residences and communities.

Skills

PSR framework

Personnel security

Physical security

Security vetting

Stakeholder mgmt

Security incidents

Security reporting

Cross-cultural awareness

Driver's licence

NZ security clearance

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Advisor Security based in Wellington to strengthen protective security across the organisation. You will advise on Protective Security Requirements (PSR) with a focus on Physical Security (PHYSEC) and support workplace safety, site security planning and incident responses.

This role emphasizes personnel and physical security rather than IT/cyber security, requiring NZ citizenship/residency and ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.