Senior Customs Officer, National Security & Counterterrorism

New Zealand Customs Service; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Free on-site gym

Service holidays + 4 weeks annualleave

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service is seeking a Senior Customs Officer - Grade 1 (National Security Operations) to lead intelligence efforts and support operational activity across NSO. The role analyzes threats, guides decisions, and delivers actionable intelligence to protect New Zealand.

You will oversee collection, assess risk, and collaborate with management to improve intervention strategies, with a focus on counter-terrorism and national security. Flexible working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken communication tailored to client needs.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intelligence collection and guide operational activity.
• Identify and measure risk across NSO operations.
• Produce timely intelligence products and assessments.
• Support management with reporting and contribute to risk assessment strategies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Relationship building

Technical knowledge

Security clearance

Resilience

Tools

Databases

Software

Operational equipment

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service is seeking a Senior Customs Officer - Grade 1 (National Security Operations) to lead intelligence efforts and support operational activity across NSO. The role analyzes threats, guides decisions, and delivers actionable intelligence to protect New Zealand.

You will oversee collection, assess risk, and collaborate with management to improve intervention strategies, with a focus on counter-terrorism and national security. Flexible working arrangements may apply.