Personnel Security (Persec) Advisor

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 Pa Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure.

We collect, analyse and assess intelligence to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.The New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) Security Services Group is responsible for protecting the NZIC's personnel, information, and assets, from a wide variety of internal and external security threats.

We are seeking a highly-motivated person to join our team.The roleThis is a distinctive role where the right individual has a chance to apply their skills and knowledge over a broad range of activities, interesting work and complex tasks and provide support to both Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and New Zealand Security Intelligence Services (NZSIS).

You will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing complex personnel security risks within the NZIC.

You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team to lift the security culture within the NZIC.Working with a wide variety of individuals and teams will be an important part of this role.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders, as well as providing a high standard of customer service.Who we\'re looking forTo be successful in this role, you will have : Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAn ability to work well under pressure, using sound problem solving skills, effective risk management and good judgementA working knowledge of the Protective Security RequirementsThe tenacity to be able to deal with being thrown the odd curve ballThe utmost professionalism, integrity and discretion are required.Note : The successful candidate will start no earlier than February

• .Why work for usAlongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include : Medical Insurance and Vision Care packagesEnhanced employer contributions to your KiwisaverGenerous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leaveChildcare allowance for your preschoolersOnsite free gymOpportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence communityBefore you applyWorking 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 yearsORHold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 yearsBe eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearanceOrdinarily, this means you\'ll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.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.Salary Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%), Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%), Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%)Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

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