Senior Information Security & Strategy Advisor

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 164,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Principal Information Advisor (Information Security) to drive strategy, governance and risk across the IPS Group. You will influence leaders and teams as MSD undergoes the Services for the Future Transformation, shaping information use for better outcomes for New Zealanders.

You will connect policy to practice, support transformation programs, and work with stakeholders to build trust and deliver responsible information management at scale.

Qualifications

• Significant information security experience with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to translate policy into practical information governance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality advice on information strategy, governance and risk.
• Anticipate future challenges and introduce innovative thinking.
• Support development of operating models aligning with government priorities.
• Build collaborative relationships to enable change.
• Ensure information use is responsible, ethical, and outcomes‑driven.

Skills

Information security

Governance

Risk management

Information strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a Principal Information Advisor (Information Security) to drive strategy, governance and risk across the IPS Group. You will influence leaders and teams as MSD undergoes the Services for the Future Transformation, shaping information use for better outcomes for New Zealanders.

You will connect policy to practice, support transformation programs, and work with stakeholders to build trust and deliver responsible information management at scale.