Lead Security Engineering Advisor - National Ticketing Solution

• 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

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

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 to this high impact, high complexity programme.

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.

Ko koe tēnei | About you
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.
 

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Our Security Platforms team works to protect and enhance the security and interests of NZTA. We focus on keeping our people, information, and assets safe and secure. The team addresses all aspects of protective security in the corporate and operational areas, in both the physical and cyber environments. We are looking for a credible and dependable subject matter expert accustomed to dealing with end-to-end delivery of audits in line with the Information Systems Audit Methodology.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

28 November 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.