Are you interested in enabling New Zealand government customers to access intelligence, and to make full and compliant use of intelligence provided to them by GCSB?
Do you enjoy providing advice and assistance to a range of customers and stakeholders?
Do you have the skills to contribute to process improvement and the development of standards?
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 Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.
About the role
GCSB's Intelligence Directorate is looking for intelligence professionals (or aspiring ones) to provide advice, education and support to a range of customers and stakeholders to manage personnel, physical and information security of Signals Intelligence, together with the development and implementation of associated security policy.
About you
Ideally, you will have:
experience in the intelligence and security sector, preferably with good exposure to intelligence products and services OR in providing security advice and guidance;
a professional customer orientation with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of customer service;
strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills and excellent attention to detail;
an aptitude for both creative and analytical thinking when problem-solving, and the ability to apply intellectual rigour to issues under consideration;
the ability to work well under pressure, applying effective risk assessment and good judgement; and
maturity, sound judgement, flexibility and a sense of teamwork in a demanding and unpredictable work environment which often involves urgent problem resolution.
You will be enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate sound judgement under pressure. Teamwork is key so you will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, engaging and sharing knowledge with a diverse range of professional people.
To be considered for this position you will need to be available to attend a full day Assessment Centre (including interview) in central Wellington , on one of the following days:
Friday 17 th October
Monday 20 th October
Wednesday 22 nd October
Successful candidates will be required to start their careers with us in Wellington, but with the potential opportunity to relocate to Auckland in the future.
Important information to note
There will be two cohorts. Successful applicants will start with us either in early 2026 or mid 2026
All of our staff are required to have high-level security clearance to do the job. There is a rigorous vetting process to allow us to make a risk-based decision on your suitability to work in a Top Secret environment. To check your eligibility, please go to: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Appointing range:
Level 1: $73,684 - $78,596
Level 2: $87,048 - $92,851
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with other 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 preschoolers
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.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting .
Job Details
Reference #
9007
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%) , Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
25 Aug 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Entry, Graduate, Experienced
Expertise
Security & Intelligence
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