Advisor and Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services and Accountability at NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), Wellington

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.

We are looking for an Advisor and a Senior Advisor to join us in delivering a range of ministerial and agency accountability services in support of both NZSIS and GCSB. If you’re looking for meaningful and varied work in a supportive environment, we could be the team for you. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a Senior looking for a change, an Advisor looking to move into a Senior role, or you have interest and skills you’re keen to develop,

Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role

The Ministerial Services and Accountability Team plays a key role in building the Minister’s and the public’s trust and confidence in our two agencies, and supporting the public’s access to what we do.

You will be a valued member of our team, working across GCSB and NZSIS to provide excellent ministerial services, respond to Official Information and Privacy Act requests and prepare high quality accountability documents. Day-to-day, you’ll work collaboratively within and across agencies, supporting senior leaders and our Directors-General to make informed decisions.

Ko wai koe – about you

We’re looking for a collaborative professional who enjoys solving problems, engaging with stakeholders, and working as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a constructive approach to stakeholder engagement
• Ability to think critically and apply judgement

The Senior role requires experience and knowledge in certain areas, while interest and aptitude could see you develop in the Advisor role. 

• The appointment range for the Senior Advisor role is $103,009 - $109,876
• The appointment range for the Advisor role is $87,048 - $92,851

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: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service