Principal Advisor | Wellington Region

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Principal Advisor NSO will take responsibility for the development and implementation of an operational intelligence model that reflects the dynamic and challenging security environment NSO operates within.  The Principal Advisor will be forward thinking and take ownership of the 2024/25 NSO Work Programme overseeing numerous operational initiatives.

The successful candidate will be able to :

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing an operational security intelligence model. 
• Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of a flexible security deployment model, capable of responding to the business unit's dynamic security environment.  
• Identify dataset gaps and opportunities, and work with key internal and external stakeholders to source and collect this data in an efficient and legally compliant manner.  
• Demonstrated experience developing high quality intelligence products, directives and security reports. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key external justice security groups.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a strong understanding of the justice sector, court operations and the judiciary.

Bring an extensive background operating in a security environment in New Zealand.

Extensive intelligence experience operating in New Zealand and across the justice sector

Experience in project management within a New Zealand government environment

• Bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga
• Bring a working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice

Candidates want to know what will get them the job:

New Zealand citizen or hold a current work visa to work in New Zealand

Ability to obtain a New Zealand government national security Top Secret clearance

Mō mātou/About us  

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

National Security Operations team is responsible for ensuring the safety and security for the judiciary, staff and visitors to Courts or Tribunals across NZ. Our team is made up of approximately 370 frontline Court Security Officers, with supporting management team.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role is between $110,766 and $154,680 and is based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 18 September 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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