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Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing Solution
Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing SolutionNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi • WorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing Solution

Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing Solution

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi • WorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
16 hours ago
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Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing Solution

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As Lead Security Engineering Advisor, you will lead engagement with the National Ticket Solution (NTS) programme to ensure security controls implementations are aligned with the identified risk for this high impact, high complexity programme.

  • Lead security engineering advisory engagement with the National Ticket Solution programme
  • Lead implementation and operation of security controls and management strategies
  • Fixed term position to 30 June 2026
  • Can be based in Wellington, Auckland, or Palmerston North

You will lead the engineering advisory on the implementation and operation of security controls and management strategies to maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems with legislation, regulation and relevant standards in the context of NTS related NZTA systems.

Appointment base salary is expected to be from $156,458 to $173,842 commensurate to knowledge and experience.

For more information view the position description here.

Ideally You Will Have

  • Significant experience in a network, infrastructure, Firewalls, IAM, vulnerability management, Application and Cloud security leadership role or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • An in-depth understanding of security concepts and their implementation within an organization.
  • Experience and deep knowledge of secure architecture, offensive security, threat hunting, protocols, digital forensics, secure coding and practices.
  • Strong understanding of the Operational Technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve security related issues.
  • Strong relationship management at a senior level
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Qualifications

  • Appropriate industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCIE, Microsoft Azure / defender or equivalent
  • Demonstrable understanding of NZISM
  • Familiarity with the NZ Protective Security Requirement (PSR)
  • Familiarity with NZ Security Classification System
  • You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation.

    Applications close : 28 November 2025

    For further information, email :

    To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

    Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

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