Senior Security Engineer - Cyber

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work anywhere in New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-timeHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
• About the Role
• The Senior Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in leading and advancing the organisation's Cyber Security initiatives. This position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions aimed at reducing cyber risks across all areas of the business. The role requires delivering expert cyber insights, supporting the deployment of cutting-edge security tools, and continuously enhancing the organisation's security posture. Collaborating closely with teams such as Vulnerability Management, SOC, CSIRT, GRC, and Security Architecture, the Senior Security Engineer will ensure that all security efforts align with strategic objectives and bolster overall system resilience. This position is integral to maintaining and strengthening the security of Te Whatu Ora's infrastructure, data, and assets through proactive risk management and innovative security practices.
• About the Team
• The Senior Security Engineer is part of the Cyber Security team, reporting to the National Cyber Threat Response and Engineering Manager within Health New Zealand's wider Digital Services function. The Cyber Security function within Health NZ is a national capability that ensures the protection of critical health systems, data, and services. Cyber security has established a robust security function that operates at scale across all of Health New Zealand, providing essential protection against cyber threats. A stable, consistent approach to cybersecurity is essential to safeguarding patient safety, maintaining public trust, and ensuring the continuity of vital healthcare operations.
• About you
• You are a cyber security professional with strong analytical and technical skills, capable of assessing and interpreting complex security data to identify threats and vulnerabilities. You have experience working with on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments and can communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, the following skills and experience will contribute to your success in this role.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Cyber Security Engineering and with demonstrated progression, showcasing growth in responsibilities and expertise.
• Expertise in securing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Cloud, Sentinel, endpoint protection, SIEM tools, and cloud security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security practices in a hybrid environment of on-premises, SaaS, and cloud services.
• Working for Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
• Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
• How to Apply
• To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11 : 59pm on Wednesday 5th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roshni George at
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• | Location : | All Locations || Attachment : | (PDF, 242KB) Job Description |

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