Technical Operations Lead, National Security Tech

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) seeks a Technical Operations Manager in Wellington to lead an operational team delivering cutting‑edge tradecraft and technology to support national security investigations.

You will work with the other Technical Operations Manager to uplift technical capability, drive a culture of innovation, and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international partners. This is not an operationally deployed role and is Wellington-based.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team delivering cutting-edge tradecraft and technology.
• Drive culture across Technical Operations Teams and uplift capability.
• Maintain relationships with domestic and international partners.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver outstanding operational outcomes.

Skills

Operational leadership

Innovative culture

Problem solving under ambiguity

Collaborative relationships

Technical standards

Job description

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) seeks a Technical Operations Manager in Wellington to lead an operational team delivering cutting‑edge tradecraft and technology to support national security investigations.

You will work with the other Technical Operations Manager to uplift technical capability, drive a culture of innovation, and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international partners. This is not an operationally deployed role and is Wellington-based.