Te Haeata/The Prospect

Reporting to the Team Lead, Architecture and Engineering in our combined network and cybersecurity practise, this role is a specialist position within the security architecture and information security domains for the Ministry.

The Security Architect is responsible for input into the development and operation of the current and future security architectures for the Ministry's ICT solutions whilst ensuring optimal alignment with the Ministry's strategic direction and business needs, and government and industry standards.

The Security Architect becomes involved with solutions at the time of inception and then remains involved throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure solutions contribute to and deliver on Justices strategic direction.

The Security

Architect conducts retrospective security assessments and assesses the security of a solution over its product lifecycle.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

- In-depth knowledge and 20+ years' broad experience of ICT with exposure to diverse domains including security technology.

- Proven experience in the development and implementation of ICT security strategies and architecture in a large organisation
- An in-depth understanding of cybersecurity and NZISM.

- Proven expertise in the design and specification of security solutions.

- Ability to interact successfully at various levels of a government organisation.





- Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and develop trust and credibility with managers, staff, vendors and other stakeholders.

- Demonstrate strong inter-personal and relationship skills, with clear evidence of facilitation capability.

- Ability to lead others to get the best outcomes where direct reporting relationships do not exist.

- Proven leadership skills including demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others in achievement of ICT goals.

- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

- Practical experience in making sense out of complexity.

- Broad knowledge of ICT environments, business practice and systems.

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.

These include

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $154,510 and $212,790 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 18 August 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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