Project Security Lead

Te tūranga – The role  

Lead the delivery of protective security solutions across a complex project environment. 

You’ll manage the day‑to‑day progression of the project security workstream, ensuring design and operational outcomes align with evolving threats, agreed national and international standards, and NZ Government protective security requirements. This includes overseeing decisions on security systems and services procurement, ensuring the quality and integrity of security deliverables, and supporting the development of robust, fit‑for‑purpose security solutions. 

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll manage risks, provide regular reporting, and ensure strong alignment across workstreams. You’ll also play a key role in building effective relationships, promoting security best practice, and driving successful programme outcomes. 

This is a fixed term position until September 2027. 

Ō pūkenga – About you 

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• 5+ years hands on experience with all the domains of the Protective Security Requirements including PHYSEC, PERSEC, GOVSEC as well as INFOSEC. 

• A relevant tertiary, technical or industry qualification. 

• Relevant recent experience in leading? Supporting?  security projects  

• A thorough understanding of the Government’s Protective Security Requirements, particularly relating to the physical and information security lifecycle, including able to identify and assess threats to an organisation’s assets across the threat-spectrum. 

• Able to identify associated risks and impacts and provide best-practice advice regarding reasonably practicable mitigations to ensure a safe and secure working environment and to enable business activity. 

• Strong analytical skills and a practical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on outcomes, prioritisation, detail, and quality,  

• 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