Senior Policy Advisor, Protective Security Policy

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in Wellington is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to evolve the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and make policy agile for public sector agencies. You will lead policy development, own the annual assurance reporting with Power BI to identify risks, and help mentor staff while shaping cross‑agency governance.

Collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre and international partners will be key to keeping NZ aligned with global

Qualifications

• Policy professionals who thrive in ambiguity with sharp writing and data‑savvy skills.
• Ability to break down complex problems and communicate succinctly.
• Experience influencing across agencies and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSR policy development and implementation across public sector agencies.
• Own the annual assurance reporting process, using Power BI to extract trends and risks.
• Support management of the overall work programme and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with the National Cyber Security Centre and international partners.

Skills

Policy development

Data analytics

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in Wellington is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to evolve the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and make policy agile for public sector agencies. You will lead policy development, own the annual assurance reporting with Power BI to identify risks, and help mentor staff while shaping cross‑agency governance.

Collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre and international partners will be key to keeping NZ aligned with global