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Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Join a high performing, collaborative and supportive Protective Security team
Permanent full time | Auckland CBD | In-office working.
$75K - $88K with KiwiSaver and wellness benefits
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
Join our dynamic team as an Advisor, where you'll provide security response expertise to enable MBIE to achieve its business priorities, meet Government-mandated protective security requirements and achieve a high level of capability maturity.
The Advisor Security Events is a mature experienced security practitioner with a good understanding of all aspects of the New Zealand Government's Protective Security Policy Framework, particularly:
Responding to security incidents, ensuring they are identified, reported, investigated and resolved;
Providing security advice to staff attending external conferences and other organised events; and
Building awareness of security with staff to strengthen security culture on site and at other work locations.
You will support the Head of Protective Security and the Chief Security Officer to ensure MBIE has robust and functional protective security processes that are fit for purpose and enable business groups to carry out their business activities safely and securely. You will work with lead / principal / senior advisors, people leaders and their teams, site security champions, facilities managers, and external venues to achieve this.
You will regularly review physical security events and recommend improvements arising from lessons learnt, to ensure MBIEs physical security treatments remain in good working order.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at top secret level.
A good understanding of the Government's Protective Security Requirements, particularly relating to physical security and security governance.
Experience leading the response to everyday security incidents in a NZ government agency, working with the others to achieve a safe resolution.
Experience running security exercises or leading security drills to teach people how to respond during an incident.
Experience collaborating with others to write security-related standard operating procedures.
Experience providing security awareness training, support and advice to staff attending external conferences and other organised events.
Experience presenting to teams to grow security awareness.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships with people leaders and their teams.
The ability to identify lessons learned from security events or incidents and recommend improvements.
We're keen to hear from you if you have the knowledge, skills and experience outlined above. You must have security experience in the Government mandated Protective Security Requirements.
For your application to be considered you must be a New Zealand citizen, OR a resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for 10 years, OR a citizen of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, and have resided continuously in one or more of these countries for the last 10 years.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Mahi Tahi - Better Together
Maia - Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.
Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:
Click here to view a position description.. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Pay@MBIE and MBIE's Career site will be unavailable from 0+:00 am to 13:00pm on Saturday, 24 May, for scheduled maintenance.
Candidates and potential candidates won't be able to log into the system or apply for roles during this time.
If you experience any issues, please contact [email protected]
Email Dorinda Te Kiri at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/1738+ if you have any further questions.
Applications close 2 June 2026
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Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Join a high performing, collaborative and supportive Protective Security team
Permanent full time | Auckland CBD | In-office working.
$75K - $88K with KiwiSaver and wellness benefits
Tenei turanga - About the Role:
Join our dynamic team as an Advisor, where you'll provide security response expertise to enable MBIE to achieve its business priorities, meet Government-mandated protective security requirements and achieve a high level of capability maturity.
The Advisor Security Events is a mature experienced security practitioner with a good understanding of all aspects of the New Zealand Government's Protective Security Policy Framework, particularly:
Responding to security incidents, ensuring they are identified, reported, investigated and resolved;
Providing security advice to staff attending external conferences and other organised events; and
Building awareness of security with staff to strengthen security culture on site and at other work locations.
You will support the Head of Protective Security and the Chief Security Officer to ensure MBIE has robust and functional protective security processes that are fit for purpose and enable business groups to carry out their business activities safely and securely. You will work with lead / principal / senior advisors, people leaders and their teams, site security champions, facilities managers, and external venues to achieve this.
You will regularly review physical security events and recommend improvements arising from lessons learnt, to ensure MBIEs physical security treatments remain in good working order.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at top secret level.
A good understanding of the Government's Protective Security Requirements, particularly relating to physical security and security governance.
Experience leading the response to everyday security incidents in a NZ government agency, working with the others to achieve a safe resolution.
Experience running security exercises or leading security drills to teach people how to respond during an incident.
Experience collaborating with others to write security-related standard operating procedures.
Experience providing security awareness training, support and advice to staff attending external conferences and other organised events.
Experience presenting to teams to grow security awareness.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships with people leaders and their teams.
The ability to identify lessons learned from security events or incidents and recommend improvements.
We're keen to hear from you if you have the knowledge, skills and experience outlined above. You must have security experience in the Government mandated Protective Security Requirements.
For your application to be considered you must be a New Zealand citizen, OR a resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for 10 years, OR a citizen of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, and have resided continuously in one or more of these countries for the last 10 years.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Mahi Tahi - Better Together
Maia - Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.
Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:
Click here to view a position description.. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Pay@MBIE and MBIE's Career site will be unavailable from 0+:00 am to 13:00pm on Saturday, 24 May, for scheduled maintenance.
Candidates and potential candidates won't be able to log into the system or apply for roles during this time.
If you experience any issues, please contact [email protected]
Email Dorinda Te Kiri at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/1738+ if you have any further questions.
Applications close 2 June 2026
Return to Search Result
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advisor Security Events position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
