Manager Security & Business Continuity Planning

Job Title

Manager Security & Business Continuity Planning

Role

Permanent, full time

Location

Wellington

Salary

B $138,938 to $178,986 depending on skills and experience (Midpoint $162,716)

About the Role

As our new Manager Security & Business Continuity Planning (BCP), you will play a pivotal role in protecting MPI's people, property, and assets.

You will lead a talented and diverse team, delivering robust physical security planning and business continuity advice across a wide range of environments from airports and seaports to office buildings and frontline services.

You will oversee an exciting period of change as we carry out major upgrades, ensuring our security systems and processes are fit for the future.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact, working with a creative, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will advise senior leaders, support the Chief Security Officer, and help shape the security and resilience strategy for one of New Zealand's most important and wide-reaching public sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security & business continuity team.
• Deliver robust physical security planning and business continuity advice.
• Oversee major upgrades to security systems and processes.
• Advise senior leaders and support the CSO.
• Shape the security and resilience strategy across MPI.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of government PSR (required)

Technological security systems expertise (e.g. CCTV, access control, control rooms)

Ability to carry out site risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Leadership experience or training in a senior security-related role

Proven ability to work across teams and with external providers

Understanding of operational security needs and strategic alignment

Experience in public sector (preferred)

Proven experience in security management, ideally in large or complex organisations (public sector experience desirable)

Strong knowledge of government security standards (PSR) and experience with technological security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV)

Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of developing and supporting diverse teams

Experience in business continuity planning and risk management

Experience in managing security incidents, site risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies

Ability to guide and support business continuity planning, ensuring MPI is prepared for the unexpected

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in protective security (a recognised certificate in Security and / or Business Continuity is desirable)

Travel and Working Conditions

Travel to carry out site inspections is required (4–5 trips per year, occasionally overnight with advance notice).

Security & Credit Checks

Nationality and residency requirements for higher level security clearance.

Credit check required due to financial risk associated with the role.

EEO and Diversity Statement

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

Benefits

Additional MPI leave days

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

Application Information

Applications close at

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.

If you have any questions, please email

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