Job Description
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Join New Zealand’s lead operational cyber security agency and play a key part in shaping our future cyber defence capability.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is seeking a Portfolio Lead to lead our team of business analysts and contract project managers as part of our Portfolio & Practice Unit. Your strong programme and project management experience will drive the implementation and evolution of the NCSC’s Portfolio Management practices, delivery of projects and business improvement activities that make a real difference in the cyber defence landscape.
What you’ll do
You will use your skills and knowledge to:
Own the NCSC’s project portfolio practices and templates, including prioritisation and resource allocation.
Continuously assess and refine portfolio strategies to adapt to changing needs.
Manage and present project portfolio reporting.
Provide guidance and advice to project managers about project portfolio practices, principles and tools.
Empower your team to deliver successful projects and business improvement initiatives – and at times deliver your own!
Establish and maintain strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders across the NCSC and GCSB to support management of the portfolio.
What we’re looking for
Someone with:
Proven experience at a senior level in a Project Management Team Lead role.
Experience in managing and motivating high performing, outcome focused teams.
Understanding of project and/or programme management principles, processes, tools and documentation.
A strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively with diverse teams and influence at senior levels.
Why join us?
If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark in an exciting, fast paced and dynamic environment, then this is the role for you!
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
You must:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting .
You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Job Details
Reference #
9583
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
03 Mar 2026 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced, Management
Expertise
Cyber Security, Management, Information Technology, Project Management/Business Improvement
Join New Zealand’s lead operational cyber security agency and play a key part in shaping our future cyber defence capability.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is seeking a Portfolio Lead to lead our team of business analysts and contract project managers as part of our Portfolio & Practice Unit. Your strong programme and project management experience will drive the implementation and evolution of the NCSC’s Portfolio Management practices, delivery of projects and business improvement activities that make a real difference in the cyber defence landscape.
What you’ll do
You will use your skills and knowledge to:
Own the NCSC’s project portfolio practices and templates, including prioritisation and resource allocation.
Continuously assess and refine portfolio strategies to adapt to changing needs.
Manage and present project portfolio reporting.
Provide guidance and advice to project managers about project portfolio practices, principles and tools.
Empower your team to deliver successful projects and business improvement initiatives – and at times deliver your own!
Establish and maintain strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders across the NCSC and GCSB to support management of the portfolio.
What we’re looking for
Someone with:
Proven experience at a senior level in a Project Management Team Lead role.
Experience in managing and motivating high performing, outcome focused teams.
Understanding of project and/or programme management principles, processes, tools and documentation.
A strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively with diverse teams and influence at senior levels.
Why join us?
If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark in an exciting, fast paced and dynamic environment, then this is the role for you!
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
You must:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting .
You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Job Details
Reference #
9583
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
03 Mar 2026 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced, Management
Expertise
Cyber Security, Management, Information Technology, Project Management/Business Improvement
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