Are you excited by the chance to take up a role in an organisation that exists to protect and advance New Zealand's way of life? It's a workplace unlike any other in the country - ordinary people doing beyond ordinary things.
We are looking for a fixed term Recruitment Transformation Specialist to join us at the Intelligence Community Shared Services to support how for the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki and the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā Whakamarumaru.
We are looking for someone to join our team and make a real impact on how our recruitment systems and processes enable our work. If you are recruitment technologically savvy with a continuous improvement mind-set then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
Recruitment for the NZ Intelligence Community is different to anywhere else. As you can imagine, our recruitment process utilises a number of steps and technologies to ensure that we are hiring the right people to work in our unique environment. This fixed term role has been established to bring capability and capacity to deliver a refreshed recruitment experience across the two agencies. You'll bring your expertise working with recruitment technology to drive improvements in systems enablement, data driven decision making, and process and practice simplification to ensure quality and efficiency in how we work.
Working alongside our P&C team and key stakeholders you will identify opportunities for innovation and improvements. Using a coaching focussed implementation approach you will implement changes where required to ensure our tools and technology deliver the recruitment outcomes we need.
Who we're looking for
Ideally, we are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:
Experience in managing a range of end-to-end recruitment projects from planning through to measuring outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in using recruitment technologies and data to optimise recruitment outcomes, including implementation and user adoption.
Strong planning, prioritisation and implementation skills; with attention to details and deadlines. You'll be organised and have an ability to manage multiple work streams at pace.
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Change/transformation experience would be a significant advantage.
This is an office-based position with the occasional opportunity to work from home.
Expected appointment range $120,359 - $128,383.
Who are we?
We are a hardworking, professional, passionate team who are motivated by knowing that every day we are helping New Zealanders by recruiting amazing people for our roles. You will be a key part of our supportive fun team that works hard, enjoys team snacks, and celebrates success together. Ready to be a key player in our mission? Join us and become part of something truly meaningful.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet to find out more about working with us https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work alongside our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance
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.
Applications close midnight Sunday 14th September 2025.
Job Details
Reference #
9046
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
14 Sep 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time, Fixed term part-time
Job level(s)
Experienced
Expertise
Human Resources
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