Senior Adviser Electronic Security

Salary: $131,993 - 186,342 pa based on skills & experience

• Join a close knit and supportive team!
• Fixed term/Secondment opportunity until August 2027
• Position is based at our Wellington National Office

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Senior Adviser 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.

In this role you'll be 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.

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.

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;

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

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $155,285 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $131,993 - $186,342 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Tuesday 8 September 2026, 11pm, NZST.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.