Cyber Security Specialist

Te tūranga – The role  

Support the delivery of information security management across a complex project environment. 

In this role, you’ll provide technical and strategic expertise to ensure systems, data, and information are protected. You’ll help design and implement security controls, provide guidance on security standards, and ensure solutions meet compliance and security-by-design requirements. 

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll contribute to risk assessments, support certification and accreditation activities, and play a key role in supplier onboarding and ongoing assurance. You’ll also help identify risks and strengthen security practices across the programme.  

This is a fixed term position until September 2027. 

Ō pūkenga – About you 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• At least 6 years’ experience in a technical IT role and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in an information security role. 

• A relevant tertiary, technical or industry qualification. 

• Broad knowledge of security risk management in public cloud environments, including an understanding of cloud service offerings and security capabilities, with deep expertise in Microsoft M365 and Azure ecosystem security. 

• Broad knowledge of security architectural principles and frameworks.  

• Experience working within the ICT environment and in information security audit and assurance disciplines, including evaluating security risks and controls for ‘cloud’ technology and “xaaS” models. 

• Working knowledge of the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM), Protective Security Requirements (PSR), Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). 

• Experience with and an understanding of common information security frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 270nn, ITIL, NIST and COBIT, operating system internals and network protocols, principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis, and security testing (white box, black box and code review, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing). 

• Proficient in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments.  

• Strong attention to detail and proven analytical skills to analyse security risks and relate them to appropriate security controls. 

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen effectively, lead and coordinate projects, and contribute actively within teams and working groups. 

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NZ National Security Clearance at SECRET level. 

• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues. 

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Ko wai matou – Who we are   

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.   

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.   

Ngā painga – What we can offer you   

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.   

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits   

Come join us if you want to make an impact    

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.   

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.   

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information