Security Engineer

Radio New Zealand International; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matched up to 4%

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Radio New Zealand International is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the day-to-day operation of RNZ’s security environment. The role focuses on monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with managed security providers to detect and resolve threats.

You will develop SIEM detections, automation playbooks, and security controls across identity, access, and data protection, while maintaining documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires IT/security qualifications or certifications.
• Extensive experience in security engineering or IT security roles.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and managed security services.

Responsibilities

• Lead security monitoring, incident response, and engagement with providers.
• Monitor threats, assess risks, and recommend improvements.
• Oversee vulnerability remediation, device security, and policy compliance.
• Develop SIEM detections, playbooks, and controls for identity, access, and data protection.
• Maintain security documentation, audit records, and guidance for IT teams.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat detection

SIEM SOAR XDR

Identity & access security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Security qualification/certifications

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

XDR

Job description

An opportunity to work with New Zealand’s award-winning public media company. RNZ aims to strengthen Aotearoa and the Pacific through informative, challenging and entertaining cont ent. To support this, we are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of RNZ’s security environment .

Te Mahi – About the job

To successfully establish and develop RNZ’s security environment and to perform successfully in this role, you will be an experienced security practitioner who will :

• Lead security monitoring, incident response, and engagement with managed security providers to ensure timely detection and resolution of threats.
  
• Monitor emerging cyber threats, assess risks to RNZ, and recommend security improvements and mitigation strategies.
  
• Manage vulnerability remediation, device security, compliance policies, and application protection across the organisation.
  
• Develop and maintain SIEM detections, automation playbooks, and security controls covering identity, access, and data protection.
  
• Maintain security documentation, policies, audit records, and provide security guidance and support to IT teams and kaimahi .
• Relevant IT/security qualification, certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  
• Extensive experience in IT security, security engineering, or infrastructure roles with strong security responsibilities.
  
• Proven expertise across security operations, identity, endpoint, cloud, vulnerability management, and security tooling (SIEM, SOAR, XDR).
  
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, technical documentation, managed SOC/MDR services, and enterprise security controls.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and dependable, with a continuous learning mindset and a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and end users.

Ngā Hua : What we offer

At RNZ, you’ll be joining a passionate team who love what they do and are committed to making a difference. We offer:

• A chance to shape the national conversation and serve the public good
  
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive culture.
  
• Regular development and training opportunities for our people.
  
• M atched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
  
• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
  
• Flexible work options and additional leave provisions for some roles.
  
• Wellbeing support, including access to a confidential guidance and counselling services.

Te Ahurea – Our Culture

At RNZ w e are committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture. This means creating a place where our people feel like they belong and can do their best work. We do this through our attitudes; Be Bold, Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga .

This is a perm anent full-time role based in Auckland or Wellington .

Applications close: Sunday 23rd August 2026, unless filled prior .

RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.