NZSIS Operations Centre - Operations Officer at NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you will make a tangible contribution to New Zealand's national security?
• Are you looking to play a central role in the exciting operational work of NZSIS?

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) is currently recruiting for an Operations Officer to join the Operational Support and Insights team in Auckland. We are looking for a highly talented and professional individual with a range of life experiences to work within this diverse and rewarding area of our organisation.

The Operations Officer provides live operational support to NZSIS teams and is directly involved in the planning, execution and post-analysis phases of operational work. This role would suit someone seeking to take on a role that is dynamic, challenging and exciting.

Is this for you?

To be successful you will need to be resilient, able to work in a high-pressure environment, and be committed and enthusiastic about the role of the NZSIS. You will be comfortable working both in a team environment and alone - your ability to multitask is key in this role.

Working in a dynamic operational environment, you will be organised, forward-thinking and proactive in nature. These attributes would serve you well during periods of intense and fast-paced activity. Our ideal candidate would have experience in an operational control or communications centre. The successful candidate will undertake a comprehensive training programme including on-the-job experience.

You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Excellent judgement and decision making
• Outstanding interpersonal and liaison skills with a strong sense of team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-management with a good ability to prioritise in the face of a demanding work load
• An appreciation for technology and the ability to learn new systems
• An ability to think ahead, multi-task, assess and prioritise information
• Strong attention to detail and keen observation skills
• Enthusiasm for ongoing training and learning opportunities
• An awareness of, and interest in, current affairs and issues that affect New Zealand on a domestic and international level.

It should be noted that Operations Officers sometimes work unsociable hours. You may be required to work at any time of the day or night. This can be particularly disruptive upon personal lives. To compensate, Operations Officers are provided with an additional allowance on top of their salary, to reflect any disruption on personal lives.

If you want to love coming to work each day, let us help you become Beyond Ordinary. 

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website.