Security and Integrity Manager | Flexible Location

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  Influence senior leaders to advance resilience and embed a culture of security and integrity 

  
  

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  Permanent full time role based in a New Zealand main centre   

  
  

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  Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution 

  
  

Position description  

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role: 

As the Security and Integrity Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding KiwiRail’s people, assets, reputation and operational integrity. You will contribute to security risk management and integrity across the organisation, driving a proactive approach to identifying, preventing, and responding to security risks across a complex, nationally significant environment. 
 
Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external stakeholders, you will help embed best practice security frameworks, influence strategic decision-making, and support a culture of security awareness and integrity across KiwiRail. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

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  Developing and overseeing Security Risk Management Frameworks, including prevention, detection, and response strategies 

  
  

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  Promoting a culture of security awareness and integrity across the organisation 

  
  

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  Contributing to an enterprise-wide view of security risk exposure 

  
  

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  Leading the transition from reactive to proactive security risk management approaches 

  
  

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  Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and NZ Police 

  
  

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  Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards 

  
  

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  Supporting and delivering security uplift initiatives and projects across the organisation 

  
  

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring: 

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  At least 10 years’ experience in senior security, risk management, or law enforcement roles 

  
  

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  Strong knowledge of security risk management frameworks and prevention techniques 

  
  

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  Proven experience delivering large-scale security initiatives in complex organisations 

  
  

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  Knowledge of Government Protective Security Requirements (PSR) and relevant regulatory environments 

  
  

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  Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels 

  
  

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  Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate, assess, and respond to risk 

  
  

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  High ethical standards with a strong commitment to integrity 

  
  

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  Ability to obtain and maintain a New Zealand National Security clearance up to and including SECRET  

  
  

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  Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience 

  
  

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you: 

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  Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution 

  
  

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  Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance 

  
  

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  Discounted staff travel and retail partner benefits 

  
  

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  Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust 

  
  

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  Ongoing learning, professional development, and clear career pathways 

  
  

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  Exposure to a complex and nationally significant operating environment 

  
  

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  A supportive and collaborative team that values your expertise 

  
  

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you are ready to strengthen KiwiRail’s security and integrity capability and help protect the people and assets that keep New Zealand moving, we would like to hear from you. 

 
Bring your leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to safer, stronger operations. 
 

Apply today and join us in building Stronger Connections for a Better New Zealand. 

Rā aukati | Applications close: 18th of June 2026 (Unless filled sooner) 

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship 

KiwiRail is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences because together we are stronger.