Senior Cyber Assurance Advisor

Westpac New Zealand

. Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of cyber security controls across the organisation .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber assurance, vulnerability management, and security remediation, with a strong focus on developing and reporting on cyber security metrics and compliance performance. Proven ability to lead remediation efforts and foster a culture of security excellence while effectively collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology teams.

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Cyber AssuranceVulnerability ManagementSecurity RemediationISO 27001PCI DSS

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security ControlsWeb Security TechnologiesNetwork Architecture PrinciplesCloud Computing PlatformsVirtualisation TechnologiesRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsData-Driven MetricsPerformance Assessment

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian Jira

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesNISTSecurity FrameworksCompliance ObligationsSecurity Excellence Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of cyber security controls across the organisation
Deliver meaningful insights and measurable outcomes using data-driven metrics
Track cyber control compliance, assess performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Mentor and advise colleagues through coaching and guidance
Support the Service Owner in achieving the team’s objectives
Drive cyber assurance activities and influence stakeholders
Foster a culture of security excellence across the business
Lead and coordinate remediation of critical and zero-day security vulnerabilities
Partner with vendors, service owners, and product teams
Develop and report on cyber security metrics, controls assurance, and compliance performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years' experience in technology, with demonstrated expertise in cyber assurance, vulnerability management, and security remediation
Strong technical knowledge of web security technologies, networking, and enterprise IT infrastructure
Proven ability to lead and coordinate the remediation of critical and zero-day security vulnerabilities
Solid understanding of network architecture principles and enterprise architecture frameworks
Knowledge of internet security, communication protocols, and directory services standards
Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualisation technologies
Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations within the financial services sector
Knowledge of industry security frameworks, standards, and best practices, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST
Experience using issue and workflow management tools, such as Atlassian Jira
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments, managing competing priorities and urgent security risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience developing and reporting on cyber security metrics, controls assurance, and compliance performance
Ability to build effective relationships across business and technology teams and drive positive security outcomes through collaboration
Ability to work in New Zealand, implied by the New Zealand-specific role and application context

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year
Supportive team environment