Security & Resilience Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Deliver first line security and resilience services in NZ and offshore
Gain exposure to key security systems and practices
Contribute to Aotearoa's safety at home and offshore
Wellington based Be part of a collaborative team who coordinate our Security and Organisalional Resilience.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Our team of coordinators work collaboratively across a range of activities to deliver first line security and resilience services and ensure the overall coordination of the Security and Organisational Resilience Division services.

Our Security and Resilience Coordinators help keep our people and information safer wherever we are in the world.
The team shares responsibility for all actions, and individually you could have specific responsibilities in areas such as :

Coordinating the Ministry's clearance processes and access card processes
Management of the security or resilience mailbox, ensuring responses are appropriate and timely
Coordination of reporting, risk assessments and key operational documents
Support the stand-up of the Emergency Coordination Centre and undertake logistics in the early stages of a crisis

Assist with maintenance of key security systems and practices in NZ For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.


The appointment range is $63,542 to $81,193 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution depending on your level of experience.

Mā wai te mahi nei? Who are we looking for? We'd like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience :

Experience as a coordinator or administrator scheduling and coordinating a range of interconnected activities
Demonstrated planning and organisational skills
Confidence with Excel
Passionate about helping people stay safe and an interest in a career in security, continuity and risk management
Strong relationship management experience
Proven integrity, discretion and an ethical approach

Ability to set and deliver high standard work Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.


If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here Mō mātou - About us Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply / Interested?
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Top Secret level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process : http : / / www.

/ eligibility-tool Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 21 May 2023 Please note : This is not a Foreign Policy / diplomatic role.

This is a Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates.

To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy / diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.

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