Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor / Senior Advisor at Government Communications Security Bureau, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you ready to drive a safer, healthier workplace across New Zealand’s Intelligence Community? Depending on your experience you can join us as an Advisor (early/mid‑career) or step straight into the Senior Advisor role (experienced). Joining us you’ll be at the centre of our health, safety & wellbeing (HSW) programme, partnering with frontline teams, site managers and HSW Representatives to embed a strong safety culture.

What you’ll do

Serve as the primary business partner for frontline groups, championing safe work practices.

• Support and, where appropriate, lead projects that improve safety performance and critical‑risk management.
• Build relationships that promote a culture of safety, inclusion and employee engagement.
• Contribute ideas and expertise that shape how we work across the Agency.

Zoom information session:

Want to learn more about the role? Come along on Thursday 16 July at 3pm to a virtual Q&A session with our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to get a sneak peek at the work of our team.

Keen to attend and learn more about this unique opportunity? Email us at careers@nzic.govt.nz for the meeting link and to submit any questions ahead of the day. There are limited spots available, so register your interest early!

Advisor (entry to early career)

We’re looking for

• A genuine interest in HSW and a desire to grow.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, an innovative mindset and a proactive approach.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, teamwork focused environment.

What you’ll gain

• Structured development and mentorship to progress your HSW career.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work with multiple regions and groups.
• Appointment range $87,048 – $92,851, dependent on experience.

Senior Advisor (4 + years’ experience)

We’re looking for

• 4 + years of HSW experience with deep knowledge of systems, risk management and reporting.
• Proven project‑management capability and a pragmatic problem‑solving style.
• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring ability and a passion for developing others.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills, adaptable to varied audiences.
• Self‑motivation, advanced time‑management and organisational competence.

 What you’ll gain

• Leadership of high impact HSW initiatives and the chance to influence agency‑wide policy.
• Opportunities to mentor junior staff and shape the future of our safety culture.
• Flexible work options to suit a role that spans regions and work groups.
• Appointment range $103,009 – $109,876, dependent on experience.

Why NZIC?

• Work at the heart of New Zealand’s intelligence community, where safety is a strategic priority.
• Access continuous learning, professional‑development programmes and a supportive environment that values well‑being.
• Join a dedicated team that balances operational excellence with a strong, inclusive safety culture.

If you’re driven to make a tangible difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, whether you’re stepping into the field or bringing senior expertise—apply now and help shape a safer NZIC.

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 some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | 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