Principal Advisor, International Strategy and

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you passionate about advancing New Zealand's security in a complex and ever-changing world?
We are looking for dynamic and highly skilled individuals to join our team of expert advisors on international strategy and engagement supporting senior leadership of both the GCSB and NZSIS.
Mō te tūranga mahi - about the role
Working at the heart of both organisations, you will be part of a fast-paced, varied and exciting work programme that seeks to maximise the value of our range of international partnerships. This is in order to enhance Aotearoa's national security outcomes in conjunction with the Government's foreign policy objectives.

**We are looking for an experienced principal advisor to**:

- Play a lead role within the international engagement team and closely support the manager in delivering strategic outputs;
- Build key relationships with New Zealand's most important international security partners, ensuring our reputation is protected and enhanced;
- Use expert knowledge to enhance the agencies' programme of international engagement activity and provide strategic advice to the Directors-General and senior leadership teams on international relations;
- Support and advise our global network of 'NZ Inc' staff;
- Lead the contribution to the delivery of important operational outputs involving our international partnerships;
- Provide senior guidance and mentoring to colleagues in support of capability development

We have positions available at both the Principal and Senior Advisor level. Please see our currently advertised Senior Advisor vacancy.
Ko wai koe - about you
As an experienced practitioner in government strategy, policy, international relations and/or operational delivery within the national security sector, you will above all have a keen interest in Aotearoa's international environment, and a strong drive to support the delivery of enhanced national security outcomes for all New Zealanders.
You will have excellent judgement, problem solving and communication skills, and a focus on building effective and mutually productive relationships. Previous experience working with or within the Intelligence Community, or experience within the national security sector, is desirable.
We work in a caring, highly collaborative environment where the focus will be on ensuring you are able to bring your whole self to the role, and where you will be supported to maximise your individual contributions towards team outcomes.
We offer our people comprehensive benefits, flexible working and great work-life balance. Join us and let us help you become Beyond Ordinary.
To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.



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