Protective Security Lead
Chief Security Office, Information and Knowledge Service
The Chief Security Office is responsible for leading a cross-Departmental approach for all aspects of protective security, covering Security Governance, Personnel Security, Physical Security and Information Security
(including Information and Information Communication Technology (ICT) security).
The Protective Security Lead will be one of Internal Affairs experts and thought leaders on protective security. They will work with the wider team to develop and direct the Department’s strategy to achieve security maturity and capability. The position is responsible for leading and work that will ensure the department maintains and improves its security culture. Given the breadth of this area and the changing landscape, this role is key in providing ongoing guidance and assistance to the CSO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Reporting to: Chief Security Officer
Location: Wellington
Salary range: Delivery K
What we do matters – our purpose
Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.
In other words, it’s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
How we do things around here – our principles
We make it easy, we make it work Customer centred
Make things even better
We’re stronger together Work as a team
Value each other
We take pride in what we do Make a positive difference
Strive for excellence
Working effectively with Māori
Te Aka Taiwhenua – our Māori Strategic Framework – enables us to work effectively with Māori. We accept our privileged role and responsibility of holding and protecting the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What you will do to contribute As a result we will see
Provision of Strategic Advice and Leadership
Develop a strong and sustainable security culture emphasising physical and personnel security across the Department
Provide advice on Department’s security strategy to ensure security protection is paramount
Work with managers to implement strategies to increase security culture and awareness across the Department.
Working with the wider team and portfolio leads to ensure branches have an up-to-date understanding of their obligations for managing security
Contribute to the leadership of Chief Security Office to achieve the vision and business plan
Represent the CSO or Department as required
An increase in understanding the importance of security which will be embedded in our culture
Security strategies developed and
implemented
Advice on security issues is of high quality and given in a timely manner
Managers and other stakeholders well informed
Security Planning and Performance
Benchmark the Department against the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and recommend improvements if deficiencies are identified
Review and refresh security strategies and plans to continually lift the Department’s performance against all elements of the PSR f
Develop and implement policies and frameworks that support a security awareness culture.
Work with the wider team to monitor security trends and initiatives, and where appropriate, incorporate into the Department’s framework
Ensure that the Department’s approach to security and risk remains up to date
Robust policies, frameworks and resources in place and working in DIA, supported by appropriate practices and processes
There is a consistent approach to good security practise across DIA
There is an uplift in security awareness and maturity
What you will do to contribute As a result we will see
Effectiveness of Organisational protective security Work collaboratively to achieve successful
integration of protective security into culture, strategies, policies, systems and processes of the Department
Ensure that protective security principles are applied throughout the Department so our systems and business process are safe and fit for purpose
Increased capability in respect of responding to security risks
Improvements in the levels of assurance and compliance within DIA
More accurate and insightful understanding and reporting of assurance and compliance as part of overall risk management
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the Chief Executive, DCEs and Branch
Leadership Teams to understand business
requirements, priorities and programmes of work across the Department
Provide advice to CSO, GM and business stakeholders on security matters
Work with the CSO to champion the desired security
behaviours with a focus on increasing awareness engagement and culture
Demonstrate leadership and support for the
Department’s security initiatives by engaging with key business owners and stakeholders
Represent the Department on inter-agency security forums.
Strong, collaborative and productive relationships developed across the
Department and with external agencies and professional bodies that enhance practice within DIA
Support for Branches
Proactively engage with all branches to develop strategic partnerships to enhance the level of understanding of security
Work collaboratively across the Department to enable effective decision making aligns to best security practise e.g. physical security, personal security, information management ,
Provide expert advice to branches in relation to the development of new Approved Information Sharing Agreements
Provide advice and support to branches in dealing with security issues, where and when necessary
Work with the CSO to prepare and implement a Security Communications Strategy to lift security awareness at the Department
The practice of managing security risk becomes part of the way we “do business round here”
ELT is assured that the
organisation is covering all areas of the PSR framework and taking a comprehensive and appropriate response to security
management and management of business risk
What you will do to contribute As a result we will see
Health and safety (for self)
Work safely and take responsibility for keeping self and colleagues free from harm
Report all incidents and hazards promptly
Know what to do in the event of an emergency
Cooperate in implementing return to work plans
A safe and healthy workplace for all people using our sites as a place of work.
Health and safety guidelines are followed Ad vise Co llab o ra te with Influ ence In fo rm M an ag e/ lead Deli ver to
Who you will work with to get the job done
Chief Security Officer
Internal Chief Executive and ELT Deputy Chief Executives (DCEs) across DIA General Managers (across DIA)
Privacy Officer
Security specific roles across DIA
NZSIS
Government Security Forums
Your delegations
Human Resources and financial delegations Level Z
Direct reports Nil
Your success profile for this role What you will bring specifically
At DIA, we have a Capability Framework to help guide our people towards the behaviours and skills needed to be successful. The core success profile for this role is Specialist.
Keys to Success: Problem solving
Critical thinking
Interpersonal savvy
Navigating complexity
Communicating with influence
Technical and specialist learning
Experience:
Extensive experience within the Security field
Experience in security policy development in a government agency
Demonstrated leadership, relationship management and change management skills
Proven ability to effectively manage
relationships by facilitating and influencing decision making
Experience in delivering significant work programmes of a similar nature into organisations.
Your success profile for this role What you will bring specifically
facing Government departments and the drivers behind the implementation of Protective Security Requirements (PSR).
Understanding of DIA’s strategic focus areas and how these relate to the importance of good Protective Security culture and practises.
Understanding of leading industry standards such as the NZISM, ISO 27001:27002, Australian/NZ Protective Security Requirements.
Understanding of the SIMS2 Framework. Skills:
Proficient communicator of
security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff
Strong ability to bring diverse parts of an organisation together (including IT) for engagement on achieving outcomes
Other requirements:
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and
experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Able to obtain and maintain the relevant security clearance
Membership of a professional security body desirable