Operational Security Unit Manager

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 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure. We collect, analyse and assess intelligence which enables us to provide advice and guidance to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.
The role
Looking for a career opportunity that will empower you to make a substantial and positive impact in your organisation?
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for protecting people and operations?
Our Operational Security Unit Manager could be just what you are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced intelligence professional to lead our Operational Security Unit to ensure it is able to effectively deliver the New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) protective security and intelligence objectives.
**This is a critical role responsible for**:
Leading, establishing and implementing strategies to deliver operational security advice and services across the NZIC
Ensuring team activities are prioritised and managed to best effect
Building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Leading and supporting the operational security capability build across NZIC
Ensuring security is considered at a system level across all areas of NZIC activity to ensure we protect our ability to operate safely and effectively
You'll be part of a friendly and high-performing team that values professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement. The opportunity is busy, interesting and the matters you work on will often be complex and multidimensional.
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with other 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
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance
Who we're looking for
Significant, recent operational experience in an intelligence agency is essential for this role.
You will have proven leadership ability including experience in leading and maintaining highly performing teams and delivering results through others. You will enjoy working under pressure and dealing with the unexpected.
**You will also ideally bring**:
Proven understanding of and experience in assessing and managing complex operational and organisational risks
Deep understanding of intelligence operations and how they contribute to national security outcomes
Demonstrated success in strategic planning and stakeholder management
Skills in building and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Experience in responding to incidents - security or general
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 appointing range for this role is between $168,953 - $180,217.
Job Details
Reference #
8603
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band K $168,953 (90%) - $215,885 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
29 Apr 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced, Management, Executive
Expertise
Management, Security & Intelligence