Senior Protective Security Risk Advisor

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Hamilton; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Five weeks annual leave

Income Protection and Critical Illness

Professional development and career成长

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

NZTA | Waka Kotahi is seeking an experienced protective security risk professional to lead cyber risk assessments across critical systems and services. You will advise using the NZPSR framework and industry best practices, and deliver risk artefacts including the annual PSR Self-Assessment.

You will manage security clearances, present risks to governance forums, and partner with projects to uplift protective security capabilities across NZTA.

Qualifications

• Experienced protective security risk practitioner with strong analytical skills.
• Familiar with NZ PSR framework and government security obligations.
• Ability to explain risks clearly and propose practical controls.

Responsabilités

• Lead cyber security risk assessments across NZTA systems.
• Provide expert advice using PSR, NZISM, ISO 31000.
• Produce risk evaluation artefacts including annual PSR Self-Assessment.
• Manage National Security Clearances and personnel security.
• Present risks and recommendations to governance forums.
• Partner with projects to uplift protective security requirements.
• Strengthen protective security controls through leadership.
• Drive risk management capability across NZTA.
• Contribute complex risk assessments across all security domains.
• Lead the PSR Assurance Compliance and Reporting programme.

Connaissances

Risk assessment

NZ PSR framework

Governance communication

Security requirements

Stakeholder engagement

Risk treatment

Protective security uplift

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Protective Security Risk team and to contribute to the uplift on NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi (NZTA)'s protective security capability maturity and strengthen the organisation's protective security maturity.

Location

• Can be based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch

You will

• Lead cyber security risk assessments across critical NZTA systems and services
• Provide expert advice using PSR, NZISM, ISO 31000 and industry best practice
• Produce risk evaluation artefacts, including the annual PSR Self-Assessment Report
• Manage National Security Clearances and other Personnel security requirements
• Contribute to presenting security risks and recommendations to governance forums
• Partner with projects, business and technical teams to achieve protective security uplift across the mandatory requirements
• Strengthen protective security control capability across NZTA through leadership and influence.
• Strengthen protective security risk management capability across NZTA through expert advice
• Contribute complex security risk assessments across all security domains
• Lead the PSR Assurance Compliance and Reporting programme

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You're an experienced protective security risk practitioner who thrives in collaborative work environments and enjoys tackling complex and diverse security issues. You can conduct detailed risk analysis and recommend effective and efficient security measures to manage risk within the business's risk appetite.

You Will Bring

• Ability to understand security risk assessments and recommended security measures
• Experience and familiarity operating with the NZ PSR framework
• Sound understanding of the government’s protective security obligations and the supporting guidance available to organisations
• Ability to apply security requirements under Information, Personnel and Physical security domains and educate key staff on best practice security procedures.
• Ability to articulate protective security risk findings clearly and recommend practical risk treatments
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within teams and across business groups
• Enthusiasm for learning and knowledge sharing.

Mō mātou | About Us

At NZTA, we deliver transport networks that connect people, places and New Zealand. Te Aukaha | Digital provides the technology and information services that enable better outcomes for our customers, partners and people.

Within Digital, Security protects NZTA's people, information and technology through resilient operations, assurance, governance and secure-by-design practices.

As part of Protective Security Risk Team, you will contribute to identifying threats and security risks to NZTA . You will be an influential advisor recommending and influencing the adoption and supporting the implementation of effective security controls and response procedures.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

• Work alongside experienced security advisors and partners to identify security threats and risks and influence security improvements through best practice security measures
• Contribute within a culture grounded in having heart, working better together, being brave and delivering meaningful outcomes.

In Addition, You'll Benefit From

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Five weeks annual leave
• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for New Zealanders.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

23 November 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.