Senior Information Security Advisor — Public Sector NZ

Ministry of Social Development; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Senior Information Security Advisor to lead critical security work across the Service for the Future programme in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch. You will provide expert guidance on information security, risk management, and compliance with PSR and NZISM, shaping policy and assurance across a major public sector transformation.

Join a collaborative, people-centred team focused on protecting sensitive information and delivering secure

Qualifications

• Senior information security expertise with PSR/NZISM knowledge.
• Experience in risk management and security policy development.
• Ability to mentor and lift team capability.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert security advice across MSD systems and initiatives.
• Lead assurance for the Service for the Future programme.
• Design and implement risk-based information assurance activities.
• Develop training and guidance materials for information security.
• Build internal and external relationships across agencies.
• Lead assurance reporting with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Information security

C&A assessments

NZISM

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Senior Information Security Advisor to lead critical security work across the Service for the Future programme in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch. You will provide expert guidance on information security, risk management, and compliance with PSR and NZISM, shaping policy and assurance across a major public sector transformation.

Join a collaborative, people-centred team focused on protecting sensitive information and delivering secure