Personnel Security (PERSEC) Advisor

NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS); Wellington; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision care

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Generous leave

Childcare allowance

Onsite gym

Career growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) is seeking a motivated individual to join the NZIC Security Services Group. You will help identify, assess and manage complex personnel security risks across a busy security environment, supporting GCSB and NZSIS.

You will build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners while delivering high-standard customer service. Applicants should bring resilience, integrity and a collaborative mindset, and be prepared to operate

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with sound problem solving and risk management.
• Understand Protective Security Requirements and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage complex personnel security risks within the NZIC.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Provide a high standard of customer service across security operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Under pressure

Risk management

Discretion and integrity

Job description

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. 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.

Why work for us

• 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
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
• Great work-life balance

Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role

The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) Security Services Group is responsible for protecting the NZIC's personnel, information, and assets, from a wide variety of internal and external security threats. We are seeking a highly-motivated person to join our team. This is a distinctive role where the right individual has a chance to apply their skills and knowledge over a broad range of activities, interesting work and complex tasks and provide support to both Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and New Zealand Security Intelligence Services (NZSIS). You will be part of a small dedicated team responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing complex personnel security risks within the NZIC. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team to lift the security culture within the NZIC. Working with a wide variety of individuals and teams will be an important part of this role. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders, as well as providing a high standard of customer service.

Ko wai koe – about you

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to work well under pressure, using sound problem solving skills, effective risk management and good judgement
• A working knowledge of the Protective Security Requirements the tenacity to be able to deal with being thrown the odd curve ball
• Utmost professionalism, integrity and discretion

Above all else, we are looking for people who can live and breathe 'Our Behaviours':

• Work together: Communicate and Collaborate
• Execute the Mission: Solve and Achieve
• Grow our potential: Lead and Develop

To learn more about 'Our Behaviours', check out our Beyond Ordinary page:

Our Behaviours

The expected appointing range for this role is:

• Level 1: $73,684 - $78,596
• Level 2: $87,048 - 92,851
• Level 3: $103,009 - $109,876

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, AND 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 tips on applying and the security clearance process here. 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.