Senior Advisor Digital Assurance and Compliance Rarangi Utu a-Matauranga - Education Payroll Limited (EPL) is a Crown entity that delivers pay to schools and kura on behalf of the Ministry of Education. With around 200 employees, we deliver one of the largest and most complex payrolls in Australasia. The combination of great people and cutting-edge technology enable us to pay around 100,000 teachers and support staff across around 2,500 schools accurately and on time every fortnight. That's approximately $283 million a fortnight and $7.4 billion per annum. The Senior Advisor, Digital Assurance and Compliance is an expert in security related disciplines who will provide technical, strategically aligned, practical ICT security advice and direction. The role is a significant contributor and is accountable for the compliance with information security policies, standards and procedures and will lead the certification and accreditation of systems and services. If successful, you'll be appointed between $110,000 and $125,000 per annum depending on experience and capability. Because of the highly collaborative nature of our work, Education Payroll is primarily an office-based workplace. Our office is in central Wellington, close to the train station for an easy commute. We do offer flexible working arrangements after our people the initial onboarding period. Key accountabilities: Ensure quality is incorporated into all ICT security and risk management activities and deliverables Contribute to an increase in the maturity of Digital/ICT tools, processes and security capability Plan, schedule and deliver the agreed security reviews as per the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) backlog and pipeline. Lead the broader risk management processes and governance for the digital and technology team To be successful in this role you will need to have: 5+ years' experience in a related role Experience in NZ Government Certification and Accreditation processes Understanding of IT practices and frameworks including System Development Life Cycle, Change Management, Risk and Project Management A solid understanding of PSR, NZISM and NIST Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience. Me pehea te tono - How to apply We'd love to hear why you'll be a great addition to the team. Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role through SEEK. Applications are open until 9:00am, Wednesday 23 October 2024. You can find a copy of the position description, our recruitment process and the full range of benefits we offer on our careers site. If you have any questions about the role, please contact To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr