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Security Consultant

442216 · Light Next-day ready
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Information security analysts maintain the security of an organisation's computer networks and data. They check for security risks and issues and protect digital information and systems.

Most common salary $81k – $157k
Upper salary up to $210k
Training 0-2 years
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Security management specialist ↗

Security management specialists assess and manage the security of an organisation. They manage security plans and systems to protect staff, records, information and buildings.

$75k – $148k
Data: Tahatū Career Navigator, CC BY 4.0

Description

Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications.

Typical work tasks

Advises clients on security requirements and designing security specifications.

Typical work environment

  • Employees work both indoors and outdoors depending upon the requirements of the worksite being inspected for its security requirements. Employees are likely to have an indoor office base.
  • Indoor work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated. Employees may be required to work outside in all weather conditions.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Typically a light physical demand level.
  • Employees frequently sit when designing and drawing up security plans.
  • Employees regularly walk around a facility to establish its security requirements.
  • Employees may occasionally stretch and reach when carrying out security inspections.
  • Squatting or crouching may be required when carrying out security inspections.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Lifting, pulling or carrying may be required on an occasional basis in the form of security equipment.
  • Bending may be required when carrying out inspections or working over desks.
  • Repetitive movements are not a significant component of this job.
  • Driving is likely to be required frequently to facilitate inspections at a client’s house or business.
  • Employees will use a range of electronic communication and basic security equipment.
  • Mental skills necessary include communication, organisation, planning and analysis skills.
Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 3
Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): ER allows 3yrs experience and says on-the-job training sufficient for entry-level - no substantial qual wall; barrier is experience_or_training, so next-day ready.

Entry Requirements

  • A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.
  • Registration or licensing may be required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.