Lead Advisor Personnel Security

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE. About the Role Join a high‑performing, collaborative Protective Security team as a Lead Advisor Personnel Security. You will shape how MBIE identifies and manages people‑related security risks, strengthening organisational resilience and supporting a trusted workforce. You will be a trusted advisor on complex personnel security matters, helping leaders navigate issues relating to suitability, security clearances, insider risk and people‑related security concerns. You will also play a key role in shaping MBIE's personnel security framework, influencing how the organisation identifies, manages and responds to personnel security risks across the employment lifecycle. Working alongside People and Culture, managers, security practitioners and external partners, you will contribute to lifting personnel security capability across MBIE while supporting a practical, risk‑based approach that enables business outcomes. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a complex and varied environment where your advice, judgement and influence will have organisation‑wide impact. Flexible working: one–two days per week from the office, three–four days per week onsite. Skills and Experience Required A thorough understanding of the Government's Protective Security Requirements, particularly relating to personnel security. Significant experience in personnel security, vetting, integrity, investigations, personnel assurance or a closely related discipline. Experience advising on security vetting and clearance requirements, including suitability assessments and ongoing monitoring. Experience managing or contributing to the response to personnel security incidents, concerns or insider risk matters. Experience developing and implementing personnel security policies, procedures and guidance in a complex organisation. Strong understanding of the employment lifecycle and the intersection between HR practices, integrity practices and security risk. Credibility when engaging with business owners, managers and senior leaders. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to quickly establish and maintain trusted relationships. Experience providing subject‑matter expertise during sensitive or high‑risk matters requiring sound judgement and discretion. Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business and risk environments. Application and Eligibility Must be able to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. The legal right to live and work in NewZealand. The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret national security clearance. For NewZealand citizens or residents: continuous residence in NewZealand for at least 10years. For citizens of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America: continuous residence in one or more of those countries for at least 10years. About MBIE MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all NewZelanders. We work with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enabling all NewZelanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and ensuring quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi; our way of working is guided by values that shape our behaviours. Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – HīkinaWhakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritioWaitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritioWaitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups and the Crown. How to Apply Click here to view a position description. When you are ready to apply, please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process. Email DorindaTeKiri at [email protected] quoting refMBIE/19838 if you have any further questions. Applications close 29July2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr