Strategy Advisorat Government Communications Security Bureau -
We're looking for a strategic thinker that wants to make a meaningful difference to the safety of New Zealand.
You'll play a key role in shaping how New Zealand manages cyber security risks- from helping individual New Zealanders and small organisations through to critical infrastructure operators and the New Zealand Government's most sensitive information.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC):As New Zealand's lead operational cyber security agency, the NCSC makes it for everyone in New Zealand to play their part in keeping New Zealand cyber resilient.
The NCSC supports this collective effort in three main ways: We support everyone in New Zealand to act on informed decisions.
We work with key players to build good cyber security basics into New Zealand's cyber security ecosystem.We use our mandate, relationships and specialist capabilities to counter the most serious harms.The role:As a member of the NCSC's Strategy and Advice team, you'll help design the NCSC's strategy
- including our strategic goals, performance measures, long-term plans, and where we prioritise our efforts.
You'll also help the organisation to make complex strategic decisions and ensure we're doing the most important things in the best way.
Day to day, you'll work on a mix of complex strategic projects, take the lead preparing advice for leaders on decisions with interagency or cross-NCSC implications, help report to the NCSC Executive team and external stakeholders on NCSC's performance, and ensure that NCSC's work is connected to work being done elsewhere across the New Zealand Government.
What you'll bring: Experience in a similar role with another complex New Zealand public sector organisation or equivalent, providing strategic or policy analysis and advice.Experience building relationships internally and externally and influencing with confidence and authority.
Demonstrated ability to develop independent judgment across a range of areas, including on complex projects or where political risk exists.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly, tailoring communications to meet audience needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with the interest and ability to foster good stakeholder relationships through consultation and partnership.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TSS security clearanceWhy join NCSC?
Direct impact
- Support the team that safeguards the nation's cyber environment.
- Access training and pathways into cyber‑security and government operations.
- Collaborative, inclusive environment with flexible working hours.
- Health insurance, vision care, gym access, early childhood care benefit+ more Before you apply:Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.You must: Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 yearsORHold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolThe NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting