System and Security Specialist

New Zealand Government

Wellington

On-site

NZD 99,000 - 121,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand is seeking a System and Security Specialist to protect and enable the technology that supports aviation safety and security regulation. Working in the Digital Engineering team, you will help maintain a secure, resilient, and efficient technology environment across critical business services.

This role is part of the Business Transformation Programme, initially a one-year fixed-term appointment, offering hands-on threat response, IAM management,

Qualifications

Experience supporting complex enterprise technology environments.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat management.
Expertise in identity and access management practices and tools.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and cloud technologies.
Understanding of software licensing and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
Ability to build effective relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
Strengthen security controls and support organisational risk management.
Manage identity, access, and permissions across enterprise systems.
Administer business applications and support secure system operations.
Oversee software licensing compliance, renewals, and vendor relationships.
Conduct security, access, and compliance audits to improve governance.
Provide technical advice that supports digital initiatives and transformation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Identity and access management

Threat management

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Cloud technologies

Licensing & compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.

The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.

About the Role

As our System and Security Specialist, you'll play a key role in protecting and enabling the technology that supports New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. Working within the Digital Engineering team, you'll help maintain a secure, resilient, and efficient technology environment. From responding to cyber threats and managing identity and access controls to supporting enterprise systems and software compliance, you'll contribute to the reliable operation of critical business services. This role offers a mix of hands-on technical work and broader organisational impact. You'll work closely with cybersecurity specialists, digital teams, vendors, and stakeholders across the business to strengthen security, improve governance, and support successful delivery of digital initiatives. You'll provide trusted advice, contribute to risk and assurance activities, and help shape solutions that enhance user experience, operational performance, and organisational resilience. If you thrive on solving complex technology challenges and want to make a meaningful contribution in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Business Transformation Programme

This is your opportunity to get in at the start. We are building a team to deliver a significant transformation that will shape the future of the organisation and the aviation sector. With strong executive support and a clear mandate for change, this is an opportunity to work on genuine transformation, not simply improve existing processes or deliver business as usual. These roles are initially offered on a one-year fixed-term basis while the business case progresses through approval. We recognise that means taking a degree of risk. But for the right person, it is also a chance to get involved at the point where the programme is being shaped, make a meaningful contribution and work on a transformation that is genuinely important. If you are motivated by complex change and want to help build something significant, this is the time to get involved.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
Strengthen security controls and support organisational risk management.
Manage identity, access, and permissions across enterprise systems.
Administer business applications and support secure system operations.
Oversee software licensing compliance, renewals, and vendor relationships.
Conduct security, access, and compliance audits to improve governance.
Provide technical advice that supports digital initiatives and transformation.

The salary band for this role is $98,689 - $120,941. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You’re Bringing

We're looking for an experienced technology professional who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable working across competing priorities, building effective relationships, and translating technical information into practical business outcomes.

Experience supporting complex enterprise technology environments.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat management.
Expertise in identity and access management practices and tools.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and cloud technologies.
Understanding of software licensing and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
Ability to build effective relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly.

About Us

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand's international reputation. Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system - so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly.

Our values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration, guide everything we do. We're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued.

Why Join Us?