Job description
Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system.
This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Our Cyber Security team are the guardians of our Data and Digital environment against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats! We're here to ensure the safety of Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora.
Our innovative cyber security operating model is designed to tailor the resources needed for boosting our cyber security readiness.
We take care of leadership, management, delivery, and support across the board.
At the heart of our mission is managing risks associated with safeguarding our valuable information from potential threats and vulnerabilities that the health sector might encounter.
By tackling these challenges together, we're addressing information risk head-on.
Our efforts contribute to the health sector in multiple ways by ensuring business continuity, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving cost effectiveness.
Join us in creating a safer digital space for everyone!
Mōu | About you
As the National SOC Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the team, processes, and technology necessary to deliver the National SOC and Vulnerability Management services in alignment with Te Whatu Ora's cyber security strategy.
This role entails maintaining an understanding of current international and national security threats and vulnerabilities to the health sector, an advanced understanding of relevant security tools and capabilities, and actively driving team development to effectively utilise those tools to manage cyber risk.
As the National SOC Manager, your expert guidance of the Security Operations Center and Vulnerability Management teams will be instrumental in bolstering Te Whatu Ora's resilience in the face of cybersecurity threats.
You will play a critical role in providing swift and effective prevention, detection and responses to security incidents, thereby minimising disruption and maintaining the integrity of our operational systems.
Your collaborative efforts with the dedicated incident response and coordinated incident management teams will solidify our robust, organization-wide cybersecurity strategy.
Your contributions will fundamentally enhance the resilience and overall cybersecurity posture of Te Whatu Ora.
Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process.
Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:
Experienced in establishing and running IT and security operations teams 10 years minimum experience as senior IT or security practitioner Experience in delivering operational services to support strategic security goals Experience in managing up and down – line management and stakeholder expectations Demonstrable experience in leading and managing technical teams. Technical understanding of the security toolsets relevant to Te Whatu Ora's strategic direction, including but not limited to the Microsoft security ecosystem (and Sentinel specifically), Tenable, Recorded Future and a variety of EDR and firewall solutions. Expert knowledge of cyber security principles and practices. A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions.
This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world
Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi.
In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'.
Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all.
Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system.
This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Caitlin careers@health.govt.nz
Preference will be given to applications of significantly affected Kaimahi through the change process.
Required Skill Profession
Operations Specialties Managers