Are you passionate about ensuring security in today's dynamic landscape?Make a meaningful impact in the realm of protective security while leveraging your diverse skill set.Lead, coordinate and implement protective security measures across Governance, Personnel, Physical and Information security.'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Nga kawenga |About the role As the Principal Adviser Protective Security at Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our people, information, and assets in accordance with the Protective Security Requirements framework. Your primary responsibilities include advising and executing initiatives to enhance the Department's compliance across all mandatory requirements within this framework. Your leadership will ensure the successful implementation and ongoing adherence to these requirements throughout the Department, thereby enabling the Chief Executive to offer assurance to the Government and the public regarding our protective security measures.
Your day-to-day tasks will be varied but will include:
Delivering strategic guidance on Protective Security Requirements to senior management, including the Director Enterprise Risk & Audit.Providing expert consultancy services across various areas such as governance, physical security, personnel security, and information securityDriving the security strategy and insider threat programmesManagement of threats to staff processes, ensuring the safety of our staff and their families.Overseeing the Security Clearances Portfolio and all associated inter-agency liaison and administration.Lead a small team of protective security advisers that enhance security capabilities across our prison, community and corporate environments.This role requires the successful applicant to hold and maintain an appropriate level of security clearance, please check your eligibility here prior to applying.
To be successful with your application you will have:
Demonstrated expertise in managing the delivery of Protective Security Requirements.Ability to comprehend and apply pertinent legislation, policy, and Cabinet requirements.Proven track record in defining, leading, and executing programs and projects.Extensive experience in security-related fields like investigation, management, HR, or intelligence.Highly refined relationship management skills, adept at building trust and effective communication with stakeholders of varying levels.Strategic thinking capabilities and efficient prioritisation skills for short and mid-term strategic planning.This role requires travel on occasion, a Full New Zealand Driver Licence will be required.
The midpoint of the salary range is $170,033 per annum and the full range(85%-120%) is $144,529 - $204,040 per annum.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi .
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway ForwardTe Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
To apply, please submit atailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications will close Sunday the 26 th of May 2024. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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