Job description
Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.
Calling all Information Security Advisors!
Do you want to impact and influence the cyber security of New Zealand, work with intelligence, and be part of great collaborative culture?
The Policy and Research Unit in the National Cyber Security Centre is recruiting for emerging and senior information security advisors who want to join our mission to uplift the cyber security of the whole economy and our Pacific partners.
These roles are a great opportunity for growing and expanding your information security capabilities within New Zealand's lead cyber security agency.
In the role you will work collaboratively with other highly skilled information security experts, policy analysts and intelligence analysts to ensure New Zealand's cyber security advice reflects the threat environment and effectively serves the needs of audiences across the economy and the pacific.
NCSC's cybersecurity leadership role extends from advice to individuals and small businesses to government organisations, critical infrastructure and the Pacific.
We provide advice and guidance across a range of subjects including artificial intelligence, post-quantum cryptography, and operational technology.
Some key products include the New Zealand Information Security Manual, Government's Cyber Security Minimum Standards and our Cyber Security Framework.
If this sounds like you - we'd love to receive your CV and cover letter outlining what skills and motivations you have to contribute to the mission.
Who are we?
We are a hardworking, professional, passionate team who are motivated by knowing that every day we are helping New Zealanders by recruiting amazing people for our roles.
You will be a key part of our supportive fun team that works hard, enjoys team snacks, and celebrates success together.
Ready to be a key player in our mission?
Join us and become part of something truly meaningful.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet to find out more about working with us https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work alongside our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
* Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
* Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
* Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
* Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
* Onsite free gym
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
* Great work-life balance
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
You must:
* Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
* Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
* Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Still unsure?
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting
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