Cyber Security Engineer | Wellington

Cyber Security Engineer 

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and genuinely engaged cyber security team? This is a real opportunity to grow your career while helping protect systems that matter to millions of Kiwis.  Working from either our Auckland offices in Highbrook, East Tamaki or Wellington CBD, with a mix of office and at home hybrid working.

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa – About NZ Post

There's a story in every parcel, and behind every parcel are the people of NZ Post. Our mahi may look different across the organisation, but we're united by a shared purpose: contributing to the growth and prosperity of Aotearoa. From technology and data to operations and customer delivery, our people make the difference. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining, enhancing, and evolving our security platforms to stay ahead of an ever-changing threat landscape. Sitting within the IT Risk and Security team, you'll be on the frontline of cyber defence, protecting our critical technology and information assets.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work with security controls, threat intelligence, and operational tooling, while also helping shape the processes and standards that underpin NZ Post's Information Security framework.

You'll balance technical depth with collaboration, supporting governance, assurance, and risk mitigation across the organisation.

Mōu – About you

You're someone who's naturally curious about how things work and motivated by making them safer. You enjoy solving complex problems, working alongside others, and turning security insights into practical action. You're comfortable taking ownership, but you also know the value of collaboration and clear communication in achieving the best outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Solid proven experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on work with cloud security controls
• Practical skills improving security controls, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response
• The ability to spot risks, analyse threats, and clearly explain what they mean for the business
• Confidence working autonomously while staying connected to the wider team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A genuine interest in evolving cyber threats and staying current in your field
• Current Cloud Security Certification E.g. CCSP, CCSK or Vendor-specific cloud security certifications for either AWS, Azure or both

What matters most is your mindset, capability, and drive to help keep NZ Post secure, resilient, and ready for what's next.

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

There's a story in every parcel.  Ready to be part of the story?  Start your journey with us by applying today, or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  

Applications for this opportunity close on 12 February 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.