Senior Cyber Assurance Advisor

Westpac New Zealand Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

5 wellbeing days

Additional leave options up to 4 weeks

Banking benefits

Insurance discounts and superannuation

Growth and development opportunities

Recognition of performance

School holiday subsidy

2 volunteer days per year

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Ltd seeks a Senior Cyber Assurance Advisor to lead assurance activities across cyber controls, driving data-driven insights and improvements. You will mentor teammates and partner with product teams to elevate security throughout the organisation.

You will bring deep experience in vulnerability management, cloud and enterprise IT security, and regulatory compliance within financial services, while communicating complex risks clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technology with expertise in cyber assurance, vulnerability management, and security remediation.
• Strong knowledge of web security technologies, networking, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate remediation of critical and zero-day vulnerabilities, partnering with vendors and product teams.
• Solid understanding of network architecture principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Knowledge of internet security, protocols, and directory services standards.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in financial services.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Drive assurance activities and deliver data-driven insights on cyber controls.
• Influence stakeholders and foster a culture of security excellence across the business.
• Mentor colleagues and support the Service Owner in achieving team objectives.
• Track security performance and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Cyber assurance

Vulnerability management

Security remediation

Web security

Networking

Cloud platforms

Regulatory compliance

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

NIST

Jira

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As a Senior Cyber Assurance Advisor within the Cyber Service Group, you will play a critical role in helping keep Westpac New Zealand safe and secure. Our team is focused on providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of cyber security controls across the organisation. As trusted subject matter experts, we deliver meaningful insights and measurable outcomes, using data-driven metrics to track cyber control compliance, assess performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. As a senior member of the team, you will act as a mentor and trusted advisor, providing coaching and guidance to colleagues while supporting the Service Owner in achieving the team’s objectives. You will contribute to the delivery of a world‑class cyber security environment by driving assurance activities, influencing stakeholders, and fostering a culture of security excellence across the business.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technology, with demonstrated expertise in cyber assurance, vulnerability management, and security remediation.
• Strong technical knowledge of web security technologies, networking, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate the remediation of critical and zero-day security vulnerabilities, partnering effectively with vendors, service owners, and product teams.
• Solid understanding of network architecture principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Knowledge of internet security, communication protocols, and directory services standards.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualisation technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations within the financial services sector.
• Knowledge of industry security frameworks, standards, and best practices, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST.
• Experience using issue and workflow management tools, such as Atlassian Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure environments, managing competing priorities and urgent security risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience developing and reporting on cyber security metrics, controls assurance, and compliance performance.
• Ability to build effective relationships across business and technology teams and drive positive security outcomes through collaboration.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them.

Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Applications close: 1 October 2026