New Zealand Customs Service Looking for Advisor (Major Events), National Security and Emergency Management at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Do you want to support the successful delivery of Major Events across New Zealand?

Do you want to be part of a team working across the National Security and Emergency Management sectors?

We are looking for someone who can represent the New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa across a range of interagency forums supporting engagement on national security matters, specifically relating to major events that are likely to have a significant impact on New Zealand’s border. New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa protects New Zealand’s border using world-class tools, world-class people and innovative approaches.

The Intelligence, Investigations and Enforcement (II&E) Group’s mission is to protect the integrity of New Zealand’s border system. Within II&E sits the National Security & Emergency Management team whose primary aim is to support and represent Customs within the National Security and ODESC Systems.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role…

The Role Will Hold Responsibilities Under The Following Areas

This role is at the rank of Senior Customs Officer (Grade 2) within the National Security & Emergency Management team.

• Strategic tasking and coordination in relating to the Major Events portfolio
• Leading or representing for Customs at a range of forums, which could include external and/or multi-national participants
• Cultivating relationships at all levels across the public and private sectors
• Contributing to other NS&EM portfolios where required
• Workplan delivery
• Internal reporting

By focusing on translating strategic requirements into operational planning, identifying and acting on opportunities, and working across the business and external stakeholders, you will play an integral part in ensuring that Customs actively contributes to, and benefits from, the planning and preparation for Major Events across the National Security System.

You Will Be Part Of a Team That

• coordinates the Customs strategic-level response to major incidents and emergencies of national security significance ensuring Customs’ actions are fully coordinated, both across the organisation and with the All-of-Government response
• ensures Customs has a highly effective readiness capability to respond to major incidents and emergencies
• coordinates Customs participation in All-of-Government efforts to enhance New Zealand’s national security (including major event planning, readiness/preparedness exercises, providing advice on Security and Intelligence Board related matters)
• works closely with other Customs work areas to ensure best practice across business continuity, emergency management, and lessons learned management.

This role is Wellington-based and full-time. This is a permanent position but we would also consider this position as a funded secondment opportunity for the right candidate at a minimum of 18 months.

Ko wai koe | About you…

This role has a strong focus on stakeholder engagement at all levels, internally and externally. You will need a proven track record of building and sustaining a range of strong relationships and providing high quality service delivery.

Your ability to communicate effectively using a high standard of written and oral communication skills appropriate to a variety of audiences will be highly valued.

In addition, you will have strong problem solving capability, including the ability to identify problems, manage or mitigate risks and implement solution based outcomes, sometimes in high pressure situations.

Experience in Major Events planning and/or a solid understanding of border processes and policy is essential. An understanding of the National Security System will be strongly beneficial.

You should be able to demonstrate that you are self-motivating and that you are sound in decision making.

Further information can be found in the position description for this role which is attached [please refer to Customs Career page].

He aha mātou e tuku| What we offer

The salary range for this role is $75,971 – $96,013, with $87,400 representing midpoint or proficiency in the role.

• Opportunity to learn on the job – Customs operates across a broad range of the border continuum, so you will have the opportunity to learn about how the oldest government department contributes directly to the prosperity and safety of New Zealand.
• 20 days annual leave.
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year, however, if you are rostered to work those days you can take them at another mutually agreed time.
• Unspecified sick leave after 2 years of continuous service.
• Continuity of service if you move from another Public sector organisation (without break of service/redundancy).
• Full uniform provided if required, as well as tools of trade (phone, laptop)
• Discounted Health insurance through Southern Cross.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Vision assistance – re-imbursement up to $300 every 2 years.
• Kiwisaver employee subsidy of 3% on top of base salary.

Ngā paearu hei tono | Requirements to apply

You will need to be able to obtain a national security clearance to a “Top Secret” level. In order to obtain this you need to be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application;

OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past 10 years. You may be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.

You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.

Me pehea te whakauru | How to apply…

Please apply online. You will be asked to outline your relevant skills and experience and answer a few competency based questions along with why you are interested in the role. The online application process takes a bit of time and requires you to provide examples of previous work – specific questions are asked in the online process. It’s best to set aside some time when you won’t be interrupted.

If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete online psychometric testing and attend for an interview.

Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate in contacting [email protected].

Applications close on Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 5pm.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.