NZSOC Operations Officer at Government Communications Security Bureau, WellingtonJoin 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.Why work for usAlongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:Medical Insurance and Vision Care packagesEnhanced employer contributions to your KiwisaverGenerous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leaveChildcare allowance for your preschoolersOnsite free gymOpportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence communityThe roleOperations Officers of the New Zealand Security Operations Centre (NZSOC) play a crucial role in safeguarding New Zealanders and New Zealand's national security interests around the clock.In the contemporary world, the ability to rapidly and continuously identify and process a range of information from multiple sources, to gain broad awareness of significant events, is vital to an intelligence organisation. Within GCSB, this situational awareness is provided by NZSOC Operations Officers.Key responsibilitiesThe NZSOC provides 24/7 situational awareness and overwatch to GCSB and selected New Zealand government agencies. You will operate with a significant degree of autonomy, monitoring unfolding global and regional events, exercising discretion, initiative and judgement while interacting across the New Zealand Intelligence Community and beyond.You will have access to a wide range of classified and unclassified information and tools and be required to rapidly assess this for relevance to New Zealand interests and requirements. In the event of a crisis anywhere in the world, NZSOC plays a key role in coordinating and synchronising the response of the New Zealand Intelligence Community.Who we're looking forA strong interest in international affairs and New Zealand's perspectives and interests.The ability to quickly assimilate information from multiple sources, and to make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations, irrespective of the time of day or night.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the confidence to brief information to operational senior leaders.Technical aptitude with the motivation to learn new systems and applications.NZSOC Operations Officers work on a 24/7 shift basis, reflecting the world we live in and the potential for significant events to occur at any time. Operations Officers also work during normal business hours when required to conduct training and administrative tasks.This is an opportunity to work in a role that provides wide ranging exposure to New Zealand's intelligence community and our important international partnerships.Before you applyWorking 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 yearsBe eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearanceOrdinarily, 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.Employer: Government Communications Security BureauNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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