Senior INFOSEC Advisor

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Defence Information Security delivers a trusted information security and cyber security system (INFOSEC) that helps to protect the NZDF from threats within the information environment, both physical and digital.
As a Senior INFOSEC Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) approach to information security.

Sitting within the INFOSEC Advisory team, this role focuses on proactive engagement with stakeholders across the organisation to provide expert advice, develop policy, and support strategic security initiatives.
You'll work closely with project teams, operational units, and senior leadership to ensure INFOSEC principles are embedded across NZDF's platforms, capabilities, and business processes.

This is a highly consultative role, requiring strong relationship management skills and the ability to translate complex security concepts into practical, actionable guidance.
Our INFOSEC Advisory Team is currently expanding.

We are looking for Senior INFOSEC Advisors to join us in providing critical support to the organisation.
You will be based in Defence House in the Wellington CBD.

However, the role will also take you out to our camps and bases across the country on a regular basis.


This role will have the option of working 1-2 days from home per week, with flexibility around your start and finish times and we are open to part-time/job-sharing options
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
A typical day will see you working across the NZDF as a key advisor in supporting Defence-wide security initiatives, influencing strategic INFOSEC outcomes, and bringing maturity and awareness to existing and emerging INFOSEC threats that can impact NZDF capabilities, platforms and supply chains.
Key competencies this role will need knowledge of includes:
* Information security.
* International INFOSEC best practice.
* Stakeholder engagement and influence.
* The ability to present complex issues in clear and understandable language to help shape strategic outcomes.
You will work across classified and unclassified environments and systems to ensure NZDF has a sustained and global operational deployment capability.

This means applying your INFOSEC experience to complex threat environments in which the NZ Defence Force operates.

The outcomes for this role will allow us to understand and communicate the risks to our systems, platforms and the flow on effect on our people and outputs.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience.

But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.

Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.

Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success.

We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.

Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Friday 24 October 2025.
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.
Please Note:
* All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website.

Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
* Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
* Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.
NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.
NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.
Please Note:
To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.

Here's what you need to know:
Higher Level Security Clearance
* You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
* At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
* You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.
If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted.

We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations