Senior Security Specialist - 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 Specialist plays a critical role in collaborating with the National Security Technical Assurance Manager and Group Manager for Security Assurance to implement best practice security controls that safeguard Health New Zealand's information assets. This position is responsible for ensuring design solutions align with Health NZ's architectural framework to support strategic objectives, while developing and maintaining security standards and providing expert security consultancy to key stakeholders. The role requires deep technical expertise in information security technologies applied within an operational context, enhancing the organisation's security posture through rigorous review of system and security architectures, controls, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses.
• About the Team
• The Senior Security Specialist is part of the Cyber Security team, reporting to the National Security Technical Assurance 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 cybersecurity professional with strong analytical and technical skills, capable of assessing and interpreting complex security data to identify threats and vulnerabilities. You have experience working within GRC frameworks, organisational change management, and training. You 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.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in cybersecurity, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role, with proven expertise in conducting control and risk assessments within the cybersecurity domain.
• Industry recognised certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP
• Demonstrated understanding of cyber security frameworks and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST 800- 53, CMMC, and guidelines such as HISF and NZISM.
• A comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats and best practices, including the application of Certification and Accreditation process.
• 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 Tuesday 4th 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, 232KB) Job Description |

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