Nzsis Operations Officer

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 (NZSIS) | Te Pa Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure. We collect and analyse intelligence and security to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.

**The role**:
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) is currently recruiting for an Operations Officer in Auckland. We are looking for a highly talented and professional individual with a range of life experiences to work within this diverse and rewarding area of our organisation.

The role of the Operations Officer is to be the central node connecting the investigative arm of NZSIS with deployed, operational teams. This role enables the flow of information between these arms and is directly involved in the planning, operation and post-analysis phases of operational work undertaken by NZSIS. This role would suit someone seeking to take on a role that is dynamic, challenging and exciting.

**What we are looking for**:
To be successful in this role, you will need to be resilient, able to work in a high-pressure environment, and be committed and enthusiastic about the role of the NZSIS. You will be comfortable working in a team environment and also alone, with an ability to multitask being crucial. Working in a dynamic operational environment, you will be organised, forward-thinking and proactive in nature. These attributes are key during periods of intense and fast-paced activity that come as part of the job.

You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

- Excellent judgement and decision making
- A high level of integrity and trustworthiness
- Outstanding interpersonal and liaison skills
- A strong sense of team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-management, with a good ability to prioritise tasks in the face of a demanding workload
- An appreciation for technology and the ability to learn new systems and data sources
- An ability to think ahead, multi-task, assess and prioritise information
- Strong attention to detail and keen observation skills
- Enthusiasm for ongoing training and learning opportunities
- An awareness of, and interest in, current affairs and issues that affect New Zealand on a domestic and international level.

Please note that Operations Officers sometimes work unsociable hours. You may be required to work at any time of the day or night, which we know can be disruptive personal lives. To compensate, Operations Officers are provided with an additional allowance on top of their salary, to reflect any disruption on personal lives.

**Why work for us?**

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
- Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community

**The expected appointing range**for this position is dependant on the level of appointment:
Level 1: $ 73,684 - $78,596

Level 2: $87,048 - $92,851

**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.