Insider Threat Unit Manager 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.

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, analyse and assess intelligence to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.  

If the Intelligence Community protects the security and wellbeing of New Zealanders, who protects the Intelligence Community?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced security/intelligence professional to lead our Insider Threat Unit to ensure it is able to effectively deliver the NZIC protective security and intelligence objectives.

The role

The Insider Threat Unit Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of a cohesive Insider Threats programme by: 

• Establishing and implementing strategies to identify and manage insider threat risks across the NZIC and wider New Zealand Government
• Prioritising, conducting and managing insider threat investigations
• Delivery of key personnel security functions including clearance management and proactive monitoring services
• Building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Influencing security culture by supporting and contributing to policy and education campaigns

This opportunity is busy, interesting and challenging and will see you working with a wide range of staff, managers and stakeholders across Government. The matters you deal with will often be complex and multidimensional.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven leadership ability including experience in leading and maintaining highly performing teams and delivering results through others
• Significant (5+ years) experience managing others in complex and/or sensitive intelligence and security investigations
• Strong (3+ years) experience in managing complex security and/or personnel risks.
• A working knowledge of the Protective Security Requirements and experience in the application of security policies

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