Cyber Security Risk and Assurance Manager - Contractor
This leadership role is responsible for driving cyber security risk management, certification and accreditation, assurance activities, and compliance with recognised frameworks including NZISM, ISO 27001 and NIST
The successful candidate will oversee security risk assessments, maintain risk and assurance frameworks, provide reporting to senior stakeholders, and lead a team of security specialists.
To be successful, you will bring proven experience in cyber security governance, risk, compliance, assurance, or audit, along with strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership capability. Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM will be highly regarded.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience and influencing security outcomes across a large and complex organisation. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
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For a confidential discussion, please get in touch: johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz 0273689333
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Johnny Gowland on +64 4 471 9784.
About the job
Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Risk & Compliance
Focus: Risk/Compliance
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Wellington Central
TEMPORARYJob Reference: 6V814P-F5B9FDC7
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Consultant: Johnny Gowland
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