Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst - Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)  at Health New Zealand, you will hold a pivotal role in safeguarding our health system against evolving cyber threats. Leveraging your expertise in advanced threat intelligence analysis and hunting techniques, you will take a proactive approach to identify and prevent potential impacts to business and clinical data and operations.

You will be instrumental to rapid and relevant response activity, acting as a key escalation point for analysts, and striving to minimize operational impacts to our health system. You will drive innovation and excellence in the application of threat intelligence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uplift key security capabilities.

This position requires a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of digital forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, and substantial expertise in strategy, reporting, relationship management, and continuous improvement.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Join our industry-leading Cyber Incident Response Team, specializing in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence. Our team is composed of highly skilled forensic experts who are passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats through continuous learning and innovation.

We take pride in our strong team culture, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and professional growth are encouraged. We believe in teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for health. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact cases across an extensive variety of technologies and contribute to a culture that values expertise, integrity, and camaraderie.

About you

• A graduate or post graduate degree in Cyber Security
• Certificates: SANS – GCIH, GMON, GCED, GREM, GSEC, BTLO – Level 1/Level 2, CompTIASec+, CYSA
• Minimum 10 years working in a Security Operations Centre, Senior Levels and Leadership roles are preferable
• Deep skills in Digital Forensic Analysis
• Experience with Criminal Investigations and evidence preservation
• Hands on technical experience in dealing with major Cyber icidents such as DDOS, Ransomware, Breaches etc
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate within a team with excellent decision making skills

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lissa Crook at lissa.crook@healthalliance.co.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.