Principal Protective Security Risk Advisor – PHYSEC, PERSEC

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Lead physical security risk assessments across critical NZTA infrastructure and buildings .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in physical and personnel security risk assessment, utilizing industry best practices and methodologies to evaluate risks and recommend effective security controls. Proven ability to communicate findings clearly and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security outcomes.

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Physical Security Risk AssessmentPersonnel Security Risk AssessmentThreat Assessment MethodologyNational Threat Assessment FrameworkSecurity Control Recommendations

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Hard Skills

Risk Evaluation ArtefactsSecurity Control ImplementationCyber Risk EvaluationRisk Treatment RecommendationsSecurity Control Response Capability

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementTeam CollaborationKnowledge SharingLeadership

Industry Keywords

NZTAPhysical SecurityPersonnel SecurityRisk Assessment PractitionerSecurity Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead physical security risk assessments across critical NZTA infrastructure and buildings
Provide expert advice using PSR and industry best practice
Produce risk evaluation artefacts, including risk positions and security control recommendations
Define risk-proportionate security controls to support secure assets outcomes
Present physical and personnel security risks and recommendations to governance forums
Partner with project, alliances, business and technical teams to achieve effective security control outcomes
Strengthen physical security control and response 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 physical and personnel security risk assessment
Experience as a PHYSEC/PERSEC security risk assessment practitioner
Ability to lead security risk assessments for a broad range of physical assets and operations
Experience and familiarity using common threat and risk assessment methodology and tools
Sound understanding of the National Threat Assessment framework
Expert judgement for evaluating cyber risk severity and likelihood based on actual exposure
Ability to articulate physical security 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
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