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Principal Protective Security Risk Advisor – Cyber
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Lead cyber security risk assessments across critical NZTA systems and services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cyber security risk assessment, utilizing frameworks such as PSR, NZISM, and ISO 31000 to evaluate and recommend security controls. Capable of leading assessments, articulating findings, and enhancing risk evaluation processes through AI-assisted methodologies.
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Cyber Security Risk AssessmentAI-Assisted Security Risk AssessmentGovernance Risk Compliance (GRC) ToolingIndustry Security Certifications (CISSP, CRISC, CGRC, SABSA)Effective Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Risk Evaluation ArtefactsSecurity Control RecommendationsRisk-Proportionate Security ControlsCyber Risk Severity EvaluationInformation Services Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
Time ManagementTeam CollaborationKnowledge SharingLeadership Influence
Tools & Technologies
Risk Assessment ToolsAI AgentsConversational AI
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCRISCCGRCSABSA
Industry Keywords
Cyber SecurityRisk ManagementNZTAEnterprise ITSecurity Controls
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead cyber security risk assessments across critical NZTA systems and services
- Provide expert advice using PSR, NZISM, ISO 31000 and industry best practice
- Produce risk evaluation artefacts, including risk positions and security control recommendations
- Define risk-proportionate security controls to support secure solution outcomes
- Present cyber security risks and recommendations to governance forums
- Use AI assisted Security Risk Assessment development methods to enhance efficiency and the quality of risk identification, analysis and control identification while retaining appropriate oversight, professional judgement, and accountability for risk outcomes
- Contribute with improvements for the use of GRC (Governance Risk Compliance) tooling for risk evaluations, including evaluation of new AI features that have potential to enhance risk evaluation and management
- Partner with project, business and technical teams to achieve accreditation outcomes
- Strengthen cyber security control capability across NZTA through leadership and influence
- Contribute to identifying threats and security risks to NZTA
- Recommend and influence the adoption and support implementation of effective security controls and response procedures
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong background in cyber security risk assessment
- Ability to lead security risk assessments for a broad range information services
- Experience and familiarity using common risk assessment tools
- Sound understanding of enterprise IT and services and their associated cyber risks
- Confident using conversational AI and structured prompts with context, constraints, assessment criteria and output formats for useful security analysis
- Familiarity with AI agents to move beyond ad-hoc prompts to create repeatable AI-assisted workflows
- Expert judgement for evaluating cyber risk severity and likelihood based on actual exposure
- Ability to articulate cyber risk findings clearly and recommend practical risk treatments
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Proven ability to work effectively within teams and across business groups
- Enthusiasm for learning and knowledge sharing
- Industry security certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CGRC or SABSA are preferred
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
- Five weeks annual leave
- Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive culture committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for New Zealanders