Principal Policy Leader - National Security Operations

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau) in Wellington seeks a Principal and/or Senior Advisor to oversee policy suites enabling agile operational decisions. You will lead strategic oversight, balance risk with flexibility and engage with national and international partners to shape NZ’s security framework.

The role requires senior-level experience, sound judgement and the ability to translate legislative intent into clear, compliant policies for operational use.

Qualifications

• Graduate level tertiary qualification.
• Desirable knowledge of New Zealand’s intelligence sector or national security matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the strategic oversight of GCSB’s operational policy suites.
• Resolve complex policy challenges to enable innovative responses to a rapidly evolving threat environment.
• Engage with international partners, counterparts across the Intelligence Community, senior leaders and operational teams.
• Coach, mentor and grow the capability of the team while developing your own expertise.
• Cultivate a strong, enabling compliance culture in the GCSB.

Skills

Policy oversight

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Policy translation

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau) in Wellington seeks a Principal and/or Senior Advisor to oversee policy suites enabling agile operational decisions. You will lead strategic oversight, balance risk with flexibility and engage with national and international partners to shape NZ’s security framework.

The role requires senior-level experience, sound judgement and the ability to translate legislative intent into clear, compliant policies for operational use.