Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (Security)| Kaipūhanga Kapua Matua Devops

Stats NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Security/DevSecOps Solutions Engineer to drive security uplift, operating at the intersection of development, operations, and security, in Wellington.

You will provide technical leadership on secure cloud, infrastructure, middleware, and applications, shape design decisions, promote security-by-design, and collaborate across teams. This 12-month fixed-term role supports the Security Uplift Programme and strengthens Stats NZ's security capability and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience embedding privacy and security-by-design in cloud and application environments.
• Strong collaboration across delivery teams, infra, architects, and data specialists.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security practices, controls, and standards.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks and supporting compliance.
• Understanding of security assurance, certification, and accreditation processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset balancing security with operations and business needs.
• Commitment to public service values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Personal accountability for health, safety, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on secure cloud, infrastructure, middleware, and application solutions.
• Contribute to planning and design decisions and adopt secure cloud technologies.
• Build relationships across the Technology Services branch.
• Lead architecture and design reviews.

Skills

Security engineering

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Security architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Documentation

Tools

Cloud security tooling

Job description

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Are you a hands-on engineer who lives and breathes security?

We're looking for a Senior Security/DevSecOps Solutions Engineer to play a key role in our Security Uplift Programme. Working at the intersection of development, operations, and security, you'll help design and implement secure, resilient technology solutions that stand up to real-world threats. If you're passionate about secure-by-design practices and enjoy collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a12-month fixed-term position based in Wellington.Reporting into the Security UpliftProgramme,you'llprovide technical leadership on the architecture and design of secure cloud, infrastructure, middleware, and application solutions.You'llcontribute to planning and design decisions, support the adoption of secure cloud technologies, and build strong relationships across the Technology Services branch.

You'llbe part of a specialist team that includes the Principal Security Architect, Senior Solutions Security Architect, Senior Business Analyst (Security),SeniorChange Manager, andSeniorProject Manager, all working together to strengthen Stats NZ's security capability and resilience.

You'llbring:

• A security-first mindset, with experience embedding privacy and security-by-design principles into cloud and application environments.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across delivery teams, infrastructure engineers, architects, and data specialists.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear guidance for a range of audiences.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security practices, controls, and standards, with the ability to apply them in practical and scalable ways.
• Experienceidentifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks while supporting compliance requirements across cloud and development environments.
• An understanding of security assurance, certification, and accreditation processes, including engagement with vendors and third-party providers.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to balance security requirements with operational and business needs.
• A commitment to public service values, including cultural capability, Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Personal accountability for health, safety, and wellbeing, contributing positively to a safe and respectful workplace.

Werecognisethat valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. Youmayhave gained experiencethrougheducation, hospitality, technology, public service,themarae,the arts,community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills, and encourage you tobring your full,unique self to your application.

Forallour roles,we’relooking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and dowhat’sright even whenit’shard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges aschancesto grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

Wedon'texpectyou to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us.Inyour cover letter,tell us about yourself,what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus,it’sour people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences,recognisingthat our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, andplay animportantrole intelling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We'reproudof the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of deliveringhigh-qualitydatawithequitableaccessfor all.

Curious about what it's really like to work here?

Before applying, we encourage you to watch ourLife at StatsNZvideo. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZa great placeto work.

What’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

Take a lookat our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about ourorganisationalvalues:Hepēwheaātātoutikanga mahi | The way we work.

Some key benefits include:

• 37.5-hour workingweek.
• 15dayssick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanentkaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Studyassistanceprogrammes.
• An activesocialclubin each office.