Security Vetting Unit Manager

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Does an organisational purpose that is centred on helping to keep New Zealand and New Zealanders safe and secure excite you?
Looking for a career opportunity that will empower you to make a substantial and positive impact in your new organisation?
Our Security Vetting Unit Manager role could be just what you are looking for
About the role
This is a pivotal leadership role that doesn't come up often in which you will lead a business unit responsible for the functions of Security Vetting Delivery (national security clearances) in New Zealand on behalf of all New Zealand government agencies. The Security Vetting Unit Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, operational guidance and risk management to the Security Vetting Unit.
With a strong service delivery focus, you will ensure that the activity of the unit is relevant, fit-for-purpose and that staff in the unit are supported to deliver with passion, enthusiasm and excellence.
You will also be a member of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's Protective Security Directorate leadership team. The role plays a significant part in working with other leadership team members and the Deputy Director-General of Protective Security in establishing organisational and Directorate strategy and business plans.
What can we offer you?
- Ongoing professional development.
- An environment where you never have to take work home with you Your work-life balance is important to us.
- Benefits including generous leave provisions, access to an on-site gym, employee social clubs and free Southern Cross Healthcare.
- The opportunity to work with diverse, talented, and committed people in an inclusive community.

Who are we looking for?

**Ideally you have**:

- 10 years of strong leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning and stakeholder management.

Excellent relationship management skills and strong customer service ethic are essential. You are enthusiastic and self-motivated with success in leading the delivery of business outputs in high volume, high quality production environments.
What do you need to know?
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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