Team Leader Risk and Assurance

Overview

Type : Permanent

Hours : Full time

Location : Wellington

Business Group : AoG Services Delivery

Branch : Digital Services

Salary : $164,925 - $205,240

Come and lead the GCDO Security Assurance Team. This key role provides support to the All of Government Services Delivery Security team. Guide and influence security assurance and risk management practices across government, working with ICT suppliers, Data Centre providers and agencies.

If you thrive on being engaged in an extensive impactful ICT security assurance and risk programme, a genuine challenge, and knowing that what you do, you do for the good of New Zealand. Plus working with a high performing and successful team, we would very much like to hear from you.

The Security Assurance and Risk Team Leader will work collaboratively across All of Government ICT Service Provider’s, implement the new Public Cloud Data Centre Certification function and deliver security assurance of All of Government Common Capability products and services.

Responsibilities

• Leading security assurance activities and risk management practices across major ICT Suppliers providing a range of ICT services to NZ Government Agencies
• Exposure to diverse ICT technologies, capabilities and security environments
• Be a key part of a security consultancy team delivering exemplary security practices across NZ government and ICT suppliers

About Digital Services

Better New Zealand

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Digital Services (DS) | Te Pūnaha Matihiko

Our public service is being called upon to deliver a unified, seamless and effective digital experience for all New Zealanders. As a member of Digital Services / Te Pūnaha Matihiko branch you will help champion this change. We are seeking an experienced people leader with vision and influence to help drive a strong, successful and connected digital public sector.

The Digital Services branch works across the public service to connect, influence and support the system to take advantage of new digital opportunities. It also supports the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) to drive the government’s digital transformation and position government to succeed in a changing and evolving digital age.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications and Information

Applications close : 5pm, 15 October 2025.

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