Senior Assurance Advisor: Site Security Systems
Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
- Police Employee / Office of Constable
- Permanent, full time
- JR5134613
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Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Assurance Group is seeking a highly skilled individual to increase capability within the Protective Security workstream. Working as part of the wider Strategy and Performance Group, the Senior Assurance Advisor: Site Security Systems will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will ideally be based at Police National HQ in Wellington, however other locations will be considered.
The Senior Assurance Advisor will be primarily responsible for management and oversight of Police’s National Electronic Access Control System (NEACS) and related security services. Delivering a programme of work to maintain the currency and integrity of the system, the Senior Advisor will also be known as the “go-to” for support and guidance nationally to Police’s cohort of site administrators and Protective Security Leads and other stakeholders.
This is a dynamic role which is not only looking for an individual who has the relevant technical experience to manage and oversee a software system and its functions, but someone who is equally a seasoned senior advisor, is skilled at developing and growing networks and connections, is able to lead and influence through others and listens to understand. We are looking for someone who asks the right questions - for example, seeks to understand how a District site functions in order to support the provision of access that is not only fit for purpose operationally, but is in line with Protective Security Requirements (PSR) to keep our people, workplace, information, assets safe and secure.
Day to day, the Senior Assurance Advisor will engage with District protective security leads, site administrators, ICT experts and security providers amongst other stakeholders. The Senior Assurance Advisor will also be required to provision access for designated sites, provide support to other site administrators nationally, troubleshoot problems and issues, regularly engage with the Administrator community of practice group and key stakeholders as well as provide more general PERSEC and PHYSEC related guidance and advice in line with the PSR.
Furthermore, the Senior Assurance Advisor will also contribute to the wider Assurance Group work plan.
Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain the currency and integrity of Police’s National Electronic Access Control System (NEACS) and other site security services, and continue to drive a programme of work to create national consistency across the application platform.
- Provide assurance that site security systems are being used in line with national standards
- Manage and oversee Standard Operating Procedures and national publications and forms related to site security systems.
- Support site security system projects and operations. Be the “go-to” by providing support and guidance as required, for instance, via the community of practice building access control administrator group.
- Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including building access/site administrators, ICT group Product owners, District Protective Security Leads and security system providers.
- Provide oversight of the service delivery and performance of security provider/s in line with the Master Services Agreement.
- Lead plans to improve and integrate site security systems across the Police property portfolio. Work with ICT group to manage the roadmap and ensure the national services are upgraded and maintained to supportable levels.
- Contribute to assurance audits and reviews undertaken by the Protective Security team and wider Assurance Group.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring
Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
To be successful in this role you will require the following:
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to relate to and support people at all levels
- A 'can-do' attitude with a customer-focused approach service delivery
- Experience maintaining the currency and integrity of a “system”, implementing a programme of system enhancements, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
- The ability to work autonomously and escalate risk as appropriate
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information in an engaging, and relatable way for a variety of audiences
- Experience developing training material, standard operating procedures, and guidance documentation, including be well versed at facilitating workshops with stakeholders online or in person
- The ability to create regular customised reporting for Protective Security Leads, Governance and other ad-hoc performance reporting as required.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
This Senior Assurance Advisor: Site Security Systems is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or (enable others to deliver) Our Business” and is open to all existing Police staff members.
- Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
- For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
- Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
- Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
A relevant tertiary-level qualification in a field relevant to the position is required.
There will be a requirement to travel to various Districts and Service Centre’s, but this is expected to be relatively limited.
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/01-2025/senior_assurance_advisor.pdf
To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Mo tātou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono ināianei | Apply now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $106,178 and $112,513 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 19th February 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact sarahlee.smith@police.govt.nz
