Practice Lead - Wellington - Ministry of Social DevelopmentMinistry of Social Development Wellington5 days agoEngineering / ArchitectureDescriptionThe Ministry of Social Development helps people to be successful in their lives. Every day our people invest energy and passion into making a difference in the lives of young adults, families, individuals, and communities.About usThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong, and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment, and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau, and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi, and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Practice Lead for our Information Security team. This role will lead the development of methodologies, mentor advisors, and ensure a high level of skill mastery and consistency across the team.Key Responsibilities:Maintain high-level knowledge in emerging technologies and trends. Implement frameworks that enhance the Group's technical capabilities in Information Security.Provide thought leadership and coaching to practitioners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.Build strong relationships across the Group and with external partners. Share knowledge and best practices to enhance the Group's overall technical proficiency.Offer timely, professional advice on risks and issues related to the Ministry's information use.What You'll Need to Succeed:A deep understanding of risk management frameworks and the workings of government processes.Significant experience in providing in-depth expertise and thought leadership on risk management and assurance plans, frameworks, and practices.Ability to provide practical, innovative, and solution-focused risk and assurance advice that adds significant value to stakeholders at all levels.Extensive technical knowledge on assurance practice that enables you to establish and deliver a sound and sustainable information assurance and reporting programme.Strong support and guidance skills to maintain the Group's operations.Collaboration and constructive working skills with other team members and the wider business as well as external partners.A proven track record in leading and coaching teams, with excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner.A broad view of risk and the interrelatedness of risk and assurance, both operationally and strategically.A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial professional experience in Information Technology, Security, Management, or Privacy.Ideally you also have experience in working in the Agile environment, a good understanding of current and emerging technologies, especially those relevant to data protection and privacy such as AI and machine learning, cloud security, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).What's in It for You:This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of our technical practices while working with a diverse team of experts. You'll join an inclusive and collegial environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action. Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working. We offer exciting career opportunities, on-the-job career development, secondments within the Ministry and to other government agencies, management support, and leadership training.
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