National Security Tech Operations Lead

New Zealand Security Intelligence Service; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care

Kiwisaver contributions

Generous leave benefits

Career development

Job summary

New Zealand Security Intelligence Service in Wellington is seeking a seasoned Technical Operations Manager to lead an operational team tasked with applying advanced tradecraft and technology to support national-security investigations.

You will collaborate with the Operations Delivery Leadership team to uplift technical capability, foster a culture of innovation, and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience leading and developing teams in an operational environment.
• Experience in driving a culture of innovation to deliver successful technical operations.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills under ambiguous situations.
• Strong collaboration and ability to build positive work relationships.
• Expert experience in setting technical and operational standards and tradecraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team in a high tempo environment.
• Drive a culture of innovation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with domestic and international partners.
• Collaborate with Operations Delivery Leadership to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Tradecraft expertise

Job description

New Zealand Security Intelligence Service in Wellington is seeking a seasoned Technical Operations Manager to lead an operational team tasked with applying advanced tradecraft and technology to support national-security investigations.

You will collaborate with the Operations Delivery Leadership team to uplift technical capability, foster a culture of innovation, and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international partners.