Advisor Personnel Security at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
4-month Fixed Term / Secondment for Advisor - Personnel Security (Election 2023)
A great opportunity for a fixed term / secondment opportunity as an Advisor, Personnel Security who will support the Department to deliver National Security Clearance (NSC) application processes during and post the Election 2023. This position will support the current team and provide extra capacity for a fixed term period of 4 months.
Reporting to: Team Leader, Security Risk Management
Location: Wellington
Salary: $71,162 - $95,465
What you will contribute:
- Support staff as they go through the security clearance process
- Liaise with New Zealand Intelligence Community agencies on the security clearance process
- Support the ongoing continual improvement of the personnel security processes and procedures to match/keep up with changes in the operational environment
- Develop, maintain and enhance strong and constructive relationships with all levels of the Department
- Keep management and colleagues informed of relevant issues and risks impacting on the security
- Maintain accurate personnel security records
- Ensure that the day to day functions of the role are completed in a timely manner and meeting customers' requirements
Your experience and skills:
- Understanding of workflow systems
- Experience delivering high quality customer service to a variety of people
- Dealing with complexity and ambiguity
- Ability to acquire an understanding of the Department's business environment so that engagement can be correctly timed to influence
- Ability to manage priorities effectively
An added advantage:
- An awareness of the Government's Protective Security Requirements, in particular PERSEC
- An understanding of the machinery of government and how personnel security works within this
- Ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a business audience, verbal and written
This role has an expectation that the applicant is able to maintain and hold a SECRET Clearance. Check your eligibility here: Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements
Applications close: 5pm, 20 Sep 2023
For more information please contact: scott.lepine@dia.govt.nz
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Department of Internal Affairs |
Location: | Wellington |
Position type: | Fixed Term Contract |
Category: | Security Services |
Date listed: | 13-Sep-2023 |
Closing date: | 13-Oct-2023 |
Reference: | 1001192_1694574324 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | http://www.dia.govt.nz |
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