Senior Assistant Comptroller, National Security Readiness

New Zealand Customs Service; Wellington; On-site; NZD 273,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington is seeking an experienced senior operational leader to assume the role of Assistant Comptroller, National Security and Operational Readiness. You will shape border readiness and lead initiatives spanning national security, workforce capability, and transformation.

You will drive engagement with national security partners, oversee investment and capability programs, and ensure frontline teams have the capability and technology to respond to evolving

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in complex operational settings.
• Experience with national security risk management or intelligence.
• Proven ability to brief senior stakeholders and justify investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead contribution to national security system and operational readiness.
• Ensure alignment with central agencies and national security partners.
• Direct investment, capability development, and evidenced-based proposals.
• Ensure frontline responsiveness with appropriate workforce, tech and data.
• Collaborate with People and Capability to strengthen training and capability.

Skills

Senior leadership

National security

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Financial literacy

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington is seeking an experienced senior operational leader to assume the role of Assistant Comptroller, National Security and Operational Readiness. You will shape border readiness and lead initiatives spanning national security, workforce capability, and transformation.

You will drive engagement with national security partners, oversee investment and capability programs, and ensure frontline teams have the capability and technology to respond to evolving