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• Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you will make a tangible contribution to the security of New Zealand?
• Do you want to work with a group of people who are passionate about protecting New Zealand’s security?
• Do you enjoy engaging with a diverse range of people and building relationships?
• Do you enjoy working in at times fast paced and dynamic work situations?

The NZSIS is looking for adaptable problem solvers to join their busy Auckland Operational Liaison team. Our team includes people from various cultures, across all age groups and diverse backgrounds, but we all have the same common values and desire to keep New Zealanders safe.  

As an Operational Liaison Officer you will be responsible for engaging with private and public sector organisations and members of the public to obtain information and support to meet organisational requirements and deliver operational outcomes.  Critical to success in the role is the application of highly developed interpersonal skills, exceptional judgement, and the ability to influence others. 

This role would suit someone with proven experience in managing relationships at all levels, the ability to negotiate priorities, be self managing and adaptable to change. The resilience to undertake a wide range of tasks in an operational environment will also be important. 

Demonstrated experience in the following areas will be advantageous: 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a wide audience
• The ability to exercise independent operational judgement, including in dynamic situations
• A high attention to detail and well developed planning and organisation skills
• The ability to juggle competing workloads and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills

If you have experience in the above criteria and are looking for a fulfilling career where you will be encouraged to excel then we are keen to hear from you. In return you will work in a unique and interesting environment, receive a competitive compensation package, flexible working hours and the chance to make a valuable contribution at the heart of the NZSIS’ security and intelligence work.

Depending on experience the salary range for this role is $58,500 - $85,395 circa.

You are invited to submit an expression of interest using the form available on the intranet, along with an up to date CV.

A position description can be found attached here. 

How to apply

Applications must include a completed application form, a current CV and cover letter. These should be sent to careers@nzic.govt.nz quoting reference number D2/18/86 and placing your full name in the subject line of the email. Only completed applications will be progressed.

Please direct any enquiries regarding this role to careers@nzic.govt.nz 

To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 20 January 2019.

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality. You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

• Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you will make a tangible contribution to the security of New Zealand?
• Do you want to work with a group of people who are passionate about protecting New Zealand’s security?
• Do you enjoy engaging with a diverse range of people and building relationships?
• Do you enjoy working in at times fast paced and dynamic work situations?

The NZSIS is looking for adaptable problem solvers to join their busy Wellington Operational Liaison team. Our team includes people from various cultures, across all age groups and diverse backgrounds, but we all have the same common values and desire to keep New Zealanders safe.  

As an Operational Liaison Officer you will be responsible for engaging with private and public sector organisations and members of the public to obtain information and support to meet organisational requirements and deliver operational outcomes.  Critical to success in the role is the application of highly developed interpersonal skills, exceptional judgement, and the ability to influence others. 

This role would suit someone with proven experience in managing relationships at all levels, the ability to negotiate priorities, be self managing and adaptable to change. The resilience to undertake a wide range of tasks in an operational environment will also be important. 

Demonstrated experience in the following areas will be advantageous: 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a wide audience
• The ability to exercise independent operational judgement, including in dynamic situations
• A high attention to detail and well developed planning and organisation skills
• The ability to juggle competing workloads and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills

If you have experience in the above criteria and are looking for a fulfilling career where you will be encouraged to excel then we are keen to hear from you. In return you will work in a unique and interesting environment, receive a competitive compensation package, flexible working hours and the chance to make a valuable contribution at the heart of the NZSIS’ security and intelligence work.

Depending on experience the salary range for this role is $58,500 - $85,395 circa.

You are invited to submit an expression of interest using the form available on the intranet, along with an up to date CV.

A position description can be found attached here. 

How to apply

Applications must include a completed application form, a current CV and cover letter. These should be sent to careers@nzic.govt.nz quoting reference number D2/18/87 and placing your full name in the subject line of the email. Only completed applications will be progressed.

Please direct any enquiries regarding this role to careers@nzic.govt.nz 

To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 20 January 2019.

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality. You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

• Are you interested in helping keep our country safe?
• Want unique challenges and loads of variety?
• Are you an experienced, engaging and dedicated recruiter?

If you can say yes to the above questions, then we may have the exciting new opportunity you have been looking for and can’t find anywhere else in New Zealand!

The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) is a community of government agencies working together to build a safer and more prosperous New Zealand. The People and Capability team in Intelligence Community Shared Services (ICSS) are now looking for an experienced Recruitment Advisor to join their busy Sourcing team.

Is this you?

Our Recruitment Advisor’s deliver end-to-end recruitment services by attracting and selecting the best talent to protect the security and well-being of New Zealand and New Zealanders for the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS).  This is a unique opportunity which will suit a Recruitment Specialist with the following skills and background:

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience, either in-house or agency based
• Experience across a range of selection methods, including assessment centres and bulk recruitment rounds
• A passion for finding the right candidates and a strong candidate-centric approach
• The ability to influence others, and establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Demonstrated experience working with and advising hiring managers on sourcing and selection practices
• Accustomed to working in complex and time pressured environments

Who are we?

Our Sourcing team are a hardworking, professional and passionate bunch who are motivated by knowing that every day they are helping New Zealanders by recruiting people for amazing roles!  We have a friendly, collegiate and inclusive culture where you can focus and learn, and differences are respected.  Our unique work involves thinking outside the box and coming up with original, creative and analytical solutions.  However, we do still have some old-school manual processes due to the nature of the industry - but rest assured we are in the process of changing this and moving into the modern era soon!  So if you have been exposed to improving, implementing or streamlining recruitment processes and systems that would be an added bonus.

What’s in it for you?

While we have a busy workload and take our roles seriously, we also know how to have fun and celebrate our successes. In return for your hard work we offer:

• Training opportunities
• Flexible hours for work/life balance
• A fun social club
• In-house gym
• Extra annual leave and health insurance
• The promise you will never take work home with you

So – if you are a team player with integrity who can maintain confidentiality and you want a career, not just a job, where no two days are ever the same … apply now! 

Salary from $68,316 - $102,474 per annum

A position description can be found attached here.

How to apply

Applications must include a completed application form, a current CV and cover letter. These should be sent to careers@nzic.govt.nz quoting reference number C2/18/130 and placing your full name in the subject line of the email. Only completed applications will be progressed.

Please direct any enquiries regarding this role to careers@nzic.govt.nz 

To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Applications close Sunday 13 January 2019.

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality. You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career.