The Government Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) role is responsible for the strategic direction and prioritisation of the New Zealand Government’s approach to information security.
Our Director-General holds the role of GCISO.
The GCISO draws on the technical expertise, relationships, and unique insights of both the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the GCSB to uplift information security practice across government.
The GCISO role was established by the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission in 2018. In July 2022, the Public Service Commissioner formally appointed the GCISO as System Lead for Information Security.
The role was created in response to the ongoing evolution of the cyber threat environment, emerging vulnerabilities, and technological change for the New Zealand Government.