Security and Resilience Coordinator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Wellington

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

Security and Resilience Coordinator

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

Our team of coordinators work collaboratively across a range of activities to deliver first line security and resilience services and ensure the overall coordination of the Security and Organisational Resilience Division services.  Our Security and Resilience Coordinators help keep our people and information safer wherever we are in the world.  The team shares responsibility for all actions, and individually you could have specific responsibilities in areas such as:

• Coordinating the Ministry’s clearance processes and access card processes
• Management of the security or resilience mailbox, ensuring responses are appropriate and timely
• Coordination of reporting, risk assessments and key operational documents
• Support the stand-up of the Emergency Coordination Centre and undertake logistics in the early stages of a crisis
• Assist with maintenance of key security systems and practices in NZ

The appointment range for this role is $57,983 to $64,426 total remuneration including employer contribution to kiwisaver – negotiable depending on experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

• Experience as a coordinator or administrator scheduling and coordinating a range of interconnected activities
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills
• Confidence with Excel
• Passionate about helping people stay safe and an interest in a career in security, continuity and risk management
• Strong relationship management experience
• Proven integrity, discretion and an ethical approach
• Ability to set and deliver high standard work
• Sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

Please note:

You may be required to undertake occasional work travel but this is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you will need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy career you will be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a copy of the position description please click here

For a confidential discussion about this role please call Jeff McDonald on 021 846 312.

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret NZ Government Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a  Top Secret security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 31 January 2023