Principal Adviser, Protective Security

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join a high-performing, collaborative and supportive team
• Enjoy hybrid working, WFH and the office.
• Permanent full-time role, Wellington based

Join our dynamic team as the Principal Adviser Protective Security, where you'll provide protective security expertise to enable Te Pūtea Matua to achieve its strategic priorities, meet government mandated security requirements, and achieve a high level of capability maturity.

Te tūranga - The role
The Principal Adviser Protective Security is a subject matter expert with a deep understanding of all aspects of the NZ Government's Protective Security Requirements You will support the Manager Security Governance & Assurance and Director of Physical & Personnel Security to ensure Te Pūtea Matua has robust and functional physical and personnel security frameworks in accordance with the Government's Protective Security Requirements, and with capability, practices and procedures to effectively maintain and deliver that framework.

Please note that this is not an IT security role.

Ō pūkenga - About you
To be successful in one of these roles you'll have:

• A minimum 5 years' experience in a NZ government security role as a practitioner.
• A deep understanding of all aspects of the NZ Government's Protective Security Requirements framework.
• Proficient in performing risk, business impact and control assessments.
• Strong attention to detail and proven analytical skills to identify and analyse security risks and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• A credible and dependable subject matter expert accustomed to dealing with the NZ intelligence and security community.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues.
• A proven ability to develop and implement plans to promote strategic priorities and objectives.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain NZ National Security Clearance at TOP SECRET level. (Use this self-check tool to find out if you might be eligible to apply for a National Security Clearance Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements).

Ngā painga - What we offer
We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working from home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

It's a great time to join us. We're growing and evolving. We're reaching for new heights. Add your voice to impact change to improve lives and livelihoods. We're protecting our future. For future generations. That's fulfilling.

You can find more information about our benefits here: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $148 116 to $ 163 707 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Ko wai matou - Who we are
We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.

So come join us if you're wanting that something more
Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.

We are New Zealand's central bank. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
To find out more please review the position description here. For recruitment queries about the role please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

If the sound of this role has sparked your interest, please apply online by 22nd September 2024, Please include a cover letter with your application.

For this role you must be able to obtain and maintain NZ National Security Clearance at TOP SECRET level

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.