Does leading a team at the heart of national security, doing work with purpose, and protecting New Zealand and New Zealanders appeal to you? If so, read on!
The GCSB and NZSIS are at the heart of our national security effort with a shared mission to protect New Zealand as a free, open and democratic society. We have two exciting roles within our community to lead the intelligence functions of each agency.
Deputy Director‐General, Intelligence (GCSB)
Reporting directly to the Director‐General of GCSB, the Deputy Director‐General, Intelligence in the GCSB will lead the Intelligence Directorate in the delivery of timely and relevant signals intelligence to provide our customers with an intelligence advantage in their decision making. This includes delivery of signals intelligence to directly support NZSIS, New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police, to fulfil their statutory functions.
As the National Communications Intelligence Security Officer, you will fulfil the New Zeland government's signals intelligence security responsibilities and be the authority for access to communications intelligence and the conduct of signals intelligence.
Deputy Director‐General, Intelligence (NZSIS)
Reporting directly to the Director‐General of NZSIS, the Deputy Director‐General, Intelligence will lead the NZSIS Intelligence Directorate in the delivery of security and foreign intelligence advantage for NZSIS customers, as reflected by the National Security Intelligence Priorities. This includes countering foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism and terrorism, and supporting New Zealand Government objectives in the Pacific region.
In addition to partnering with a multitude of sector and international stakeholders, you have a central role in engagement with community groups, business, Iwi Māori, and the general public to raise public awareness of security threats and facilitate the sharing of information.
Together with ensuring operational delivery consistent with the agency's legally mandated role and functions, both positions are instrumental in shaping and implementing strategy that anticipates and addresses emerging threats, trends, risks and challenges. This includes ensuring that the agency builds and maintains capability across the full spectrum of intelligence functions, to deliver its intelligence outcomes now and into the future.
Ko wai koe – about you
We are looking for strategic, credible and inspirational intelligence leaders who thrive in complex, high‐stakes environments – someone with deep experience in the field of intelligence and security operations. Your background will demonstrate success in leading high‐performing, multidisciplinary teams, shaping strategy and delivering real‐world results across organisational and system boundaries.
Additionally, to be successful in these pivotal roles, you will bring the following:
* Extensive senior leadership experience in risk management, intelligence and security operations.
* Strong background of intelligence and security with a comprehensive understanding of the changing threat environment.
* Proven experience in driving major operational delivery, decision‐making and risk management.
* A proven record in strategic planning, delivery and governance with complex stakeholder environments.
* Demonstrated success leading high‐performing, multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared outcomes – a visible and credible leader who models integrity, energy and professionalism.
* Exceptional interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with a strong record of building trusted relationships at senior/executive levels across sectors and internationally.
* Proven experience representing an organisation publicly at senior levels, including experience delivering high‐profile briefings with clarity, credibility and composure.
If you're a senior security and intelligence professional, who feels passionate about protecting New Zealand as a free and democratic society, we want to hear from you. Apply now.
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with other talented and passionate people with shared purpose, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
* Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
* Enhanced employer contributions to your KiwiSaver
* Generous Leave and other benefits
* Onsite free gym in the Wellington office where the role is located
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
* 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.
Use this online tool to self‐check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance.
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.
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