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Te tunga | The role
In your role as a fixed term (Jan 2025 - Feb 2026) Senior Security Consultant, you will report to the Security Manager to provide security risk information and support to Stats NZ. You will support the Security Manager to manage the internal security strategy, policies and procedures and develop, support, build capability around organisational security practices and monitoring and reporting and investigate security incidents. This role is requiring a technical expert in the field of cyber security who can help provide answers to the tougher questions.
Requirements in your role may change with the needs of the organisation.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, tell us what attracted you to this role, and tell us what you would bring to Stats NZ. We want to hear about any of the following in your cover letter and CV:
Proven experience and education in the field of Security. Minimum 2 years' experience with CompTIA Security +, Certified Information System Security Professional, GIAC Security Essentials or similar as a minimum qualification.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a cyber security role
Should have knowledge of information security including strategy and technology with a medium to large organisation. Ideally, experience working in an information security role and a security education.
Understands, applies and manages compliance by others with Stats NZ's information and data governance standards and protocols.
Flexibility of mind, to work with all types of people and teams across the entire organisation.
Agile in thinking and working, comfortable working in both a non-structured and structured way.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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