Senior Security Compliance Analyst

Senior Security Compliance Analyst – Foodstuffs North Island Limited

Foodstuffs North Island Limited is a leading New Zealand food retailer with over 300 stores and 24,000 Foodies.

As a 300+ IT team, we ensure the co-op's systems are secure and compliant.

About The Role

As a Senior Security Compliance Analyst you will be at the forefront of Foodstuffs' cybersecurity efforts, driving compliance, strengthening our security posture, and influencing risk management across the business.

You will assess vendors, lead audits, embed security in engineering practices, and shape policy and security awareness.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead third-party risk assessments and collaborate with legal and procurement to secure vendor relationships.

Drive audit success by preparing documentation, coordinating walkthroughs, and responding to findings.

Assess and improve security controls using NIST CSF 2.0 and PCI DSS frameworks.

Champion vulnerability management and promote secure software engineering practices.

Influence policy updates and lead security awareness initiatives across the organisation.

What We Offer

Free car parking, with over 1,000 carparks and 36 free EV plugs.

Southern Cross health insurance.

5 % discount at Foodstuffs retail stores.

On-site café with subsidised meals and a mini-mart.

Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, and long-service leave.

In-house learning and development programmes, course sponsorships, flu vaccinations, and social network groups.

About You

You're a detail-driven security professional with a sharp mind for risk.

You possess solid knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and PCI DSS, and you know how to assess, improve, and influence security controls across a complex enterprise environment.

You excel at navigating audits, vendor assessments, and vulnerability management, while balancing precision with pragmatism.

Your communication style is clear and effective across engineers, legal teams, and senior stakeholders.

You thrive in collaborative settings, take initiative, and own outcomes.

You are curious, continuously learning, and bring energy and a growth mindset to everything you do.

What You Bring

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on experience with compliance assessments.

Proven ability to lead audits, evaluate vendor risk, and manage remediation efforts.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

A proactive, adaptable approach that can juggle multiple priorities under pressure.

Passion for learning, innovation, and promoting a culture of secure software practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

We champion diversity & inclusion at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of background, disability, or neurodiversity.

If you need accessibility support during recruitment, contact Recruitment.Foodstuffs @foodstuffs.co.nz.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract, Fixed Term – 2 years

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Retail

EEO Statement

You are protected from discrimination under applicable laws.

Technology Use

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement.

Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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