Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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 role
The Government Communications Security Bureau's Compelled Access Team sits within GCSB's Intelligence Directorate, and is responsible for obtaining intelligence from network operators and service providers using Part 2 of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act (TICSA). The Compelled Access Operator sits on the front end of intelligence collection, and involves advising on and developing a range of exciting capabilities and technologies that support GCSB in its intelligence mission.
We are looking for two Compelled Access Operators to join the team. We are looking for a Level 3 operator who would have a solid understanding of either the telecommunications industry or intelligence collection practises. The Level 3 operator will be a senior technical resource for other operators in the team, and will be responsible for researching and investigating new opportunities, as well as resolving complex issues. The second operator would be involved with maintaining our current capabilities, and working with others to expand those capabilities. For this role we are interested in individuals at all stages of their careers.
Who we're looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have a willingness to learn and solve complex problems, and a desire to develop an understanding of the technology underpinning modern telecommunications networks. Teamwork is important so you will enjoy working in a collaborative environment with a wide range of enthusiastic and smart people. A successful candidate will have a combination of the following:
- A tertiary qualification, preferably with a technical focus such as engineering, telecommunications or computer science, information or science technology, or equivalent learning through experience;
- Experience managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
- Experience working within the telecommunications industry or alternatively a good understanding of intelligence collection practises;
- The ability to adapt to an operational environment in which compliance and security are key.
Appointing range:
Level 1: $87.048 - $92,851
Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876
Level 3:$120,359 - $128,383
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
- Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
- Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
- Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
- Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
- Onsite free gym
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
- Great work-life balance
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 years
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
- 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.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
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: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting