Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be travelling around the Wellington region and across New Zealand to safely distribute classified items for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

This is a unique role which works closely with the Defence Safehand Team, other government departments, NZDF camps and bases to provide best practice in the movement of classified items across an organisation.

Your duties will include:

• Providing efficient, consistent and standardised service delivery of Safehand items.
• Travelling between departments, buildings, camps, bases and other Government agencies for successful deliveries.
• Following security procedures when handling classified items.
• Compiling with statutory and NZDF policies, as well as health and safety work practices.

As this is a casual role, you must be available to work on an 'on call' basis. There will be occasional after hours work with domestic travel required. Before you are able to start this role in full capacity, you must hold a Top Secret security clearance.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
You will need prior experience working in secure environments, with an understanding of document classification and associated policies.

You'll be a natural communicator, have strong relationship building skills and have the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including military and civilian personnel.

Ideally, you will need:

• The ability to be discreet, display sound judgement and have a good awareness of your surroundings at all times.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• To be a competent and experienced driver (manual and automatic), holding a current class 1 NZ drivers licence and NZ Passport.
• To be physically able to lift and move cartons/bags weighing up to 23kg each.
• To have a good sense of humour.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Defence Shared Services Group (DSSG) is responsible for the effective provision and efficient delivery of shared services activities to the whole of NZDF.

Our vision and mission is to support NZDF strategic outcomes whilst achieving world class shared service excellence. This will be achieved through a forward thinking approach, continuous improvement, flexibility, collaboration and teamwork.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
• Opportunities for career development.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Applications close on Monday 20 November 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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