Technical Operations Leader – National Security

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care

KiwiSaver contributions

Generous leave

Childcare allowance

Career growth

Job summary

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in Wellington seeks a Technical Operations Manager to lead an operational team that applies cutting‑edge tradecraft and technology to support national‑security investigations. You will foster a culture of innovation, uplift technical capability, and maintain critical relationships with domestic and international partners.

This role is based in Wellington and is not an operational deployment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading teams in an operational environment.
• Experience driving a culture of innovation in technical operations.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making in ambiguity.
• Ability to build and sustain productive working relationships.
• Expert experience in setting technical and operational standards/tactics.
• Experience championing change in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operational leadership

Tradecraft

Collaboration

Change management

Security standards

Job description

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) in Wellington seeks a Technical Operations Manager to lead an operational team that applies cutting‑edge tradecraft and technology to support national‑security investigations. You will foster a culture of innovation, uplift technical capability, and maintain critical relationships with domestic and international partners.

This role is based in Wellington and is not an operational deployment.