Business Coordinator at NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

At the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure. We collect and analyse intelligence and security concerns to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.

About the role

As one of the Business Coordinators within our Intelligence Directorate, you will work cross-functionally to help the directorate deliver its mission functions and objectives by providing a range of coordination and professional support services. You will be responsible for providing efficient and effective support to assigned units as well as the wider Directorate as required.

Our Business Coordinators help facilitate the delivery of operations, and there will be plenty of variety in the day-to-day of the job. As well as being part of a fun, collaborative, and supportive team, you will have a front row seat to a lot of the interesting work our Intelligence Directorate undertakes. In turn, you'll be provided with plenty of career development opportunities. You may be introduced to a career path you never thought existed!

This role is Auckland based and specifically supports the Operations and Capabilities unit while also working closely with the leadership team. It is key that you are adaptable to a changing environment, as often no two days are the same.

The appointing range for this position is $73,684 - $78,596 per annum. 

Why work for us?

As well as getting to work alongside our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical Insurance and vision care packages
• Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
• Generous leave benefits
• Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community

Who are we looking for

We are looking for someone who has the following skills and attributes:

• A can-do attitude with a high level of initiative
• Well organised and able to anticipate the needs of others, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines
• Adaptable in a changing environment
• Strong administrative skills and an eye for detail
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people at all levels
• The ability to think creatively to solve problems, while also not being afraid to speak up and share ideas that may challenge the status quo

Before you apply 

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

• Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
  • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting