Intermediate Security Consultant at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

146513.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Consulting, Security Architecture, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Security Assurance, Certification and Accreditation, Security Design Review, Control Validation Audits, Security Testing, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About Us | Mō mātou We work in complex environments and focus on practical, sustainable solutions that support strong governance, security, and delivery outcomes. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone has equal access and opportunity. The role | Te tūnga In this role, you will engage closely with branch teams to understand business drivers and provide security input into planning activities, roadmaps, and business case development. You will deliver informed security guidance to project teams, architects, and technology partners, helping to shape decisions across systems, services, and change initiatives. You may also undertake certification and accreditation activities, including security design reviews, risk assessments, control validation audits, security testing, and reporting. As a senior member of the practice, you will provide mentoring and support to Security Consultants, contributing to the ongoing uplift of security capability across the organisation. What you bring | Nōu te rourou * Experience providing security consulting services and delivering security solutions aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements * Building and maintaining relationships across a diverse range of business units * Knowledge in one or more security domains (e.g. architecture, assurance, risk management, cyber, information, or physical security) * Strong ability to contribute to collaborative discussions and navigate differing viewpoints to reach practical outcomes * Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, applying structured thinking to business and technology challenges * Experience supporting or leading assurance, certification, or accreditation activities * Ability to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance For you | Mōu At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ [https://www.dia.govt.nz/] Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz [https://www.dia.govt.nz/About-Internal-Affairs---Careers-with-us---Benefits] The appointing range for this role $117, 734 - $146,513. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. Applications for this role close 5pm, 18 May 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. If you have any questions please e-mail Manager of Security Assurance and Capability, Tessie Sauvao-Fiso. [Tessie.Sauvao-Fiso@dia.govt.nz] To review the full job description, please click here. [https://www.dia.govt.nz/job-description/DS-Intermediate-Security-Consultant-DS-FINAL/$file/DS-Intermediate-Security-Consultant-DS-FINAL.pdf]

Responsibilities

Provide security guidance for planning, roadmaps, and business cases while shaping decisions across systems and services. Conduct security design reviews, risk assessments, and mentor other security consultants to uplift organizational capability.