Jonathan Wilkins is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Ministry for Primary Industries, where he leads the protection of New Zealand’s biosecurity, food, and trade systems from evolving cyber threats. With extensive experience in information security, risk management, and government technology environments, Jonathan oversees enterprise-wide security strategy, incident response, and the uplift of security capabilities across MPI’s diverse operations. He is committed to building a resilient security culture, strengthening partnerships across the public sector, and ensuring critical services remain secure and trusted. Jonathan brings a pragmatic, risk-based approach to safeguarding the systems that underpin Aotearoa’s primary industries and economic wellbeing.