Portfolio Leadat Government Communications Security Bureau -
Your strong programme and project management experience will drive the implementation and evolution of the NCSC’s Portfolio Management practices, delivery of projects and business improvement activities that make a real difference in the cyber defence landscape.What you’ll doYou will use your skills and knowledge to: Own the NCSC’s project portfolio practices and templates, including prioritisation and resource allocation.
Continuously assess and refine portfolio strategies to adapt to changing needs. Manage and present project portfolio reporting. Provide guidance and advice to project managers about project portfolio practices, principles and tools. Empower your team to deliver successful projects and business improvement initiatives – and at times deliver your own!
Establish and maintain strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders across the NCSC and GCSB to support management of the portfolio. What we’re looking forSomeone with: Proven experience at a senior level in a Project Management Team Lead role.
Experience in managing and motivating high performing, outcome focused teams. Understanding of project and/or programme management principles, processes, tools and documentation. A strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively with diverse teams and influence at senior levels.Why join us?If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark in an exciting, fast paced and dynamic environment, then this is the role for you!Before you applyWorking 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.
Still unsure? 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. You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service