System Administrator

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Intelligence Community Full time

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.

The role

We are currently on the hunt for two Level 1 Systems Administrators to provide support to this great team, and in turn, help the wider intelligence community keep up with technology requirements. You will join a collaborative, friendly and productive team who pride themselves on being able to provide exceptional service to customers across the NZIC.

Your role will include service centre components, however there will be variety in what you do, and you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally and support the breadth of our Technology Directorate's infrastructure and technology.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

  • User account management
  • System administration, management and maintenance
  • Management of the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems
  • Monitoring of systems
  • Customer liaison and coordination with internal and external Agencies
  • Change and impact notification

Who we're looking for

First and foremost, you will have a genuine interest in technology. You will also have exceptional problem-solving skills, top-notch communication skills and a results-oriented mind-set with a desire to never stop learning We are looking for people who have a drive for continuous improvement and change, whilst also being process oriented.

You will also have:

  • Demonstrated experience in system administration of either Windows or Linux-based systems OR network administration
  • Demonstrated experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
  • Knowledge of system security

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work alongside our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

  • Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
  • Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
  • Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
  • Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
  • Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
  • Flexible working options, and great work-life balance

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

  • Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

  • Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
    • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

Salary Band E $63,496 (90%) - $81,134(115%) , Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

Closes on 03 Apr 2025 23:59

Work type(s) Permanent full-time, Permanent part-time

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