Cyber Security Portfolio Manager

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Salary starts at $146k, competitive + Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits - with appointment to be based on relevant skills and experience 
• Permanent role based in Wellington with flexibility to work from home upon agreement  
• Join a dynamic and fun team working on protecting MBIE

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The MBIE Cyber Security Assurance team has recently realigned to meet our customers needs. This realignment has created new permanent positions for cyber security professionals passionate about leading Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and providing pragmatic advice to our customers and project teams.

This role will be managing one of our cyber security assurance teams that supports a group of MBIE Business Groups. 
 

Please make sure your carefully crafted cover letter describes how your experience in your CV matches the role requirements. 
 

You will be;

• Effectively leading a team of cyber security assurance professionals to get the best security outcomes for the business group and MBIE.
• Ensuring that business teams engage with cyber security to determine appropriate security measures when planning and implementing new projects.
• Overseeing the governance of Certification and security assurance activities across a Portfolio of Business Groups at MBIE.
• Providing security assurance and recommendations about key MBIE systems. 
• Tracking security remediations for key MBIE systems.
• Translating technical security concepts into business-speak whilst building and maintaining relationships with Business and System Owners across MBIE.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

•    Experience with managing risk assessment or Certification and Accreditation processes – including scoping and developing security risk assessments and controls assessments.
•    10+ Years experience managing in an IT Security or related role including engaging and motivating teams and individuals.
•    Proven ability to successfully build the trust and engagement of senior leaders through personal advocacy, vision, drive and working collaboratively with colleagues.
•    Ability to remain up to date on key technical changes and opportunities in the cyber security domain and proactively use this to continuously improve MBIE services.
•    Good knowledge and wide experience across cyber security disciplines with a good understanding of best practice security principles.
 
In addition to the experience this role, you will also need;
•    Cyber security relevant certification e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP etc
•    Must already be in NZ with a legal right to live and work here.
•    You must be able to meet the requirement obtain and retain “SECRET” clearance Not sure if you are eligible? – Check here.
•    Successful candidates will be required to complete a credit check to the satisfaction of MBIE in this recruitment process.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter, which explains how you will meet our requirements, and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 
 
Please note as part of this recruitment process candidates may need to complete a presentation.
 
Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15249 if you have any further questions.
 

Applications close 25 March 2025