Operational Capability Project Officer

at  Government Communications Security Bureau

The secret to our success is our people. While we are ordinary people, we are not all the same. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we consider it a strength. Join us and work at the heart of national security to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.
Do you enjoy collaborative working and finding pathways to achieve successful outcomes? Do you lead by example and have a hands-on approach to team success?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
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Job Details
Reference #
7635
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
01 May 2024 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Expertise
Project Management/Business Improvement, Security & Intelligenc

The NZSIS Operational Solutions Unit is seeking an Operational Capability Officer (OCO) to join a team that may be small, but make huge differences in the work they do. Our OCOs are responsible for the coordination and development of operational capability within the NZSIS and this work has significant impact on our ability to achieve operational objectives. Many of the responsibilities of this position, and the way it functions, are similar to that of a project manager which will see you working on multiple varied work streams centred on bettering our front-line operations.
Success in this role would see you delivering operational capability that gives staff better intelligence from existing and new accesses, or even from targets that were previously too hard.
What are we looking for from you?
As an OCO we need you to act as problem solvers for the problems that others can’t solve. You will be motivated to step up when there’s a challenge and be able to ask the “why” and the “how”. You will also:
Drive innovation and be able to multi-task and plan
Build a strong level of trust with established teams and become a respected knowledge source and problem solver
Enjoy juggling multiple projects and have pride in delivering solutions that directly enable our operational staff
Have a high level of flexibility, adaptability and resilience
Although not essential, if your background includes experience in an intelligence context, operational /project management or planning, exposure to intelligence collection, relationship management and problem solving, we would strongly encourage you to apply.
The team is split between Auckland and Wellington so there is the option for the preferred candidate to be based in either of these two locations. Don’t worry; location won’t act as a barrier to success as this team prides themselves on communication, collaboration and celebrating even the small wins. You will likely be required to travel between our Auckland and Welington locations several times a year.
What can we offer you?
The opportunity to work with diverse, talented, and committed people in an inclusive community.
Training and development opportunities
Benefits include access to an on-site gym (Wellington only), subsidised vision care, free Southern Cross Healthcare and EAP support.