Vetting 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 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 which enables us to provide advice and guidance to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Vetting Officer to join our friendly, supportive team.

In this key role, you will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the security and well-being of New Zealand.

This is a superb opportunity to build on your existing experience and further develop your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The NZSIS has a statutory mandate to conduct security vetting in New Zealand on behalf of all government agencies.

The role of a Vetting Officer is to conduct background investigations, and interview nominated government employees and their referees in order to assess suitability to hold a national security clearance.

This opportunity will provide you with unique and stimulating subject-matter and a close-knit, collaborative team.

If you have a positive attitude, are adaptable and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and make decisions, this may be the role for you.

We have 1x permanent position and 1x fixed-term position available.

Who we're looking for

Excellent judgement and confidence to work with people from all backgrounds will be key for this role.

Ideally you have :

• Proven interviewing skills both face to face and by telephone
• Considerable experience in investigative or information gathering and analysis work
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• A high level of integrity, trustworthiness and discretion
• The ability to make well researched, informed and open-minded assessments with regard for differing lifestyles, backgrounds and cultures

The appointment range for this role is $87,048 - $92,851.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with our 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 :

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service