Manager Pacific Partnerships Regulatory & Advisory

Manager Pacific Partnerships Regulatory & Advisory Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people. At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) |TeTiraTiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand’s security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world. Why work for us Alongside getting to workwithothertalented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include: Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages Enhanced employer contributions to yourKiwisaver Generous Leave benefits, includingadditionalpaid days off and enhancedsick andparental leave Childcare allowance for your preschoolers In-house free gym Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community The role Lead a dedicated team in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with Pacific Nations to enhance regional cyber security. Based in New Zealand, you will coordinate programmes that build critical capacity and capability, ensuring our efforts are seamlessly aligned with domestic and international partners to lift the cyber security posture across the Pacific. Key responsibilities You will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the Pacific Partnerships programme is structured, impactful, and tailored to the unique needs of each partner nation. Your focus will be on: Leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring staff are empowered to solve complex problems and innovate. Coordinating with New Zealand Government agencies and international partners to ensure a unified and non-conflicting approach to Pacific cyber security. Designing and implementing a work programme informed by the current threatscape and the technical expertise of the NCSC. Managing the unit's annual budget and risk planning processes in accordance with GCSB instructions. Whowe’relooking for We are seeking a seasoned leader with a proven track record in international capacity building and a deep sensitivity to cross-cultural engagement. You should possess: Extensive experience leading technical or international capacity-building teams, with at least three years of management experience. A strong understanding of the ICT policy and information security context within the Pacific region. Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills, with the ability to represent the GCSB with credit internationally. Before you apply Working within our unique environment means we must 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) clearance Ordinarily this means you will have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks 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. Salary Band K $168,953 (90%) - $215,885 (115%) Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role #J-18808-Ljbffr