Senior InfoSec Advisor for Public Sector Assurance

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is a people-centred organisation delivering secure public services across New Zealand. This Senior Information Security Advisor role focuses on information protection within the Service for the Future programme.

You will advise on security controls, C&A assessments, and risk-based assurance, while building cross-agency partnerships and leading training to elevate security maturity across MSD.

Qualifications

• Expert in information security with PSR/NZISM knowledge.
• Experience in risk management, policy development and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert security guidance on systems and initiatives including C&A.
• Work with IPS to identify and mitigate information risks.
• Design risk-based assurance activities aligned with national requirements.
• Develop training and guidance materials to embed information responsibility.

Skills

PSR framework

NZISM knowledge

Risk management

Security policy

Compliance assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Job description

MSD is a people-centred organisation delivering secure public services across New Zealand. This Senior Information Security Advisor role focuses on information protection within the Service for the Future programme.

You will advise on security controls, C&A assessments, and risk-based assurance, while building cross-agency partnerships and leading training to elevate security maturity across MSD.