Manager Strategy

Manager Strategy at NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), Wellington

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. The Intelligence Community Shared Services support the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki and the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā Whakamarumaru in the achievement of individual and joint agency strategic and operational outcomes. The role We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager with strategy experience to lead our next phase of strategy work. The Manager Strategy plays a key role in the development and implementation of NZSIS and GCSB strategy, contributing to strategic alignment across the agencies. A skilled communicator, the Manager Strategy engages effectively with a range of stakeholders, bringing a future-focussed perspective to guide strategic decision making. 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
• Flexible working options, and great work-life balance

Who we're looking for You will bring system thinking, the ability to see the big picture and excellent communication skills. You are open to feedback, prepared to listen to alternative viewpoints with the ability to gain credibility with Senior Leadership teams. You will also bring:

• Proven experience leading and maintaining highly performing teams and delivering results through others.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Interviews will be held in February 2025. 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.

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: NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr