Senior Information Security Advisor

Full-time | Fixed Term to 30 June

• Location : National Office, Wellington

Bring your information security expertise to a role where it truly matters.

At MSD, you'll lead meaningful work that protects sensitive information and supports secure, effective public services — all within a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About the role | Mo te tunga :

As a Senior Information Security Advisor, you will lead critical work within the Information, Privacy and Security (IPS) Group supporting delivery of MSD's Services for the Future Transformation Programme.

Your expert advice will directly support the Ministry's strategic and operational goals, ensuring that information is handled with the highest standards of integrity and care.

You'll work across the organisation, providing trusted guidance on risk, compliance, and best practice, while contributing to the development of policies, frameworks, training, and assurance plans that embed responsible information use across MSD's operations.

What you'll do | He aha tau e mahi ana

What you bring | Ou pumanawatanga :

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga :

Salary | Utu-a-tau : $119,

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online.

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Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date : Wednesday 26th November

Joining us

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We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

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If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.