Field Inspection 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 Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing.

We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.

The Technical Counter-Surveillance Unit is looking for someone to step into the role of Field Inspection Officer.

Do you...

• want to make a real difference to the security and wellbeing of New Zealand?
• want to protect Aotearoa New Zealand against the constantly changing advanced security threats?
• have an interest or expertise in technical security?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we think you'll enjoy this opportunity to join our team and the wider National Cyber Security Centre to make a real difference to the security and wellbeing of New Zealand.

As a field inspection officer you will join a cross-functional team of security professionals to provide highly effective, professional technical counter-surveillance services, advice and guidance to the New Zealand Government, both domestically and internationally.

The Technical Counter-Surveillance Unit defends New Zealand from potential risks and emerging threats.

This role will see you travel domestically and internationally inspecting New Zealand Government facilities, as well as working in the office developing new technical solutions to counter those threats.

Our adversaries are often well-resourced, highly skilled, and good at concealment.

Our aim is to be than our adversaries.

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic, and self-motivated.

You will also have :

We will offer you the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments in the technical security world.

There is a defined career path within the intelligence community, and we will dedicate significant investment into your professional development.

For this recruitment round we are ideally looking for a Level 2 (Band H), however this is a multi-banded position, from G - I band, and we will welcome applications at all levels.

Expected appointment ranges for this position :

This is a great opportunity to get involved in a growth area and working in a challenging and dynamic role where no two days are the same.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include :

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must :

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

Still unsure?

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.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet :

Applications close Tuesday 21st October