• Permanent full-time role
• Wellington, National Office

Mō te tÅ«nga | About the role

In this role you'll responsible for managing the Department's Electronic Security Systems across the lifecycle; ensuring they are designed, transitioned, maintained and operated in accordance with the Department's objectives.

Mōu | About you 

As Senior Advisor, Electronic Security you'll be a key member of a specialist team. The Department's electronic security systems consist of a wide range of technologies installed within Custodial and non-custodial sites. The team is responsible for ensuring electronic security systems are designed, developed, planned, maintained and managed as a complete operational asset.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in the role, you will have: 

• An in-depth understanding of industrial process control systems;
• Proven and successful assurance of large-scale commercial security systems;
• Experience and involvement in the security consultancy industry;
• Ability to work and have credibility with technical experts from a range of disciplines, e.g. architects, engineers, electronic security etc.;
• The ability to keep oneself up to date with local and global technology trends and security threats;
• Proven ability to manage an operations environment incorporating resources from multiple vendors;
• Proven relationship and stakeholder management skills;
• Proven experience in an analytical, process driven capacity with success in the development of high quality, nationally consistent systems design;
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including networking, influencing and negotiating, with a proven track record of developing strong, credible relationships across organisations and sectors and with diverse stakeholders;
• Resilience to deal with the unique challenges that the Corrections environment may present;
• Knowledge of PSR and how it impacts on Electronic Security.

What's on offer?

This is an opportunity to work within a large, complex, interesting and very rewarding environment. Covering Electronic Security, Physical Security, IT Systems and security, as well as construction and project management. You will be supported by a team of highly experienced co-workers with a high degree of organisational knowledge. With a high level of focus on quality and cadence this team is striving to deliver greater business value.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a complex and fascinating environment. Interested? APPLY NOW!

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

Appointment and salary will be based on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 13 March 2022.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.