NZIC Legal Advisors

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleJoin our team of passionate Legal Advisors within the New Zealand Intelligence Community - this opportunity doesn't come around often and you'll never find another legal job like it.Our work is secret, but the reason for our success isn't. It's our people. Work at the heart of Aotearoa's security and have the opportunity to give back to our community, making a real difference to all New Zealanders.

• Come along on
• Thursday 16th October at 1pm
• for the meeting link and to submit any questions. There are limited spots available.
• About the roles
• There are a range of roles available across both teams, at different levels and different specialisations.The thing they all have in common is that as a trusted legal advisor with the NZIC you will work behind closed doors on matters that the public never see. We can't reveal all of the details that you will get to work on, but it will be complex and challenging. No two days are the same, so you will be expected to find practical solutions to novel issues.You will work on high‑impact matters, partnering with teams across our agencies and outside them, to provide decisive, trusted advice that keeps the full range of NewZealand's intelligence operations, cyber security activities, and commercial and corporate activities, lawful, effective, and future‑ready.
• About you
• We are looking for people who are keen to make a difference and be at the cutting edge of legal issues. You will need to be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and thrive on working in the grey.Applications are accepted from lawyers of all backgrounds, especially those with any of the following areas of experience and interest : commercial, operational, public sector, international, corporate, technology, intelligence and security.
• No two days are the same - There is nowhere else in New Zealand where you will have the opportunity to work on the subject matter we do and your mahi is truly impactful.
• We have a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, additional leave days, childcare allowance and personal and professional development pathways.If you are a skilled and passionate legal professional ready to influence NewZealand's security landscape, apply now and become a key part of the nation's intelligence community.
• 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 yearsORHold 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 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.We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet : You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading| Location : | Wellington |

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