Principal Advisor - Operational Financeat NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) -
We collect, analyse and assess intelligence to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism. Is this the role to re-shape your career? Deliver specialised technical advice | Build creative and innovative solutions.
Make a real contribution to protective security in New Zealand.The roleThis is a great opportunity to develop your operational finance, risk, business process and solution seeking skills in a unique environment. Here you will: Work with a range of projects, programmes and situations that will see you demonstrate your problem-solving capability; Use your marketplace experience to deliver real value to NZIC; Work in an extremely supportive environment where you will be able to excel in a role with real meaning; Develop an incredible career that could take you places you never thought possible.Who we're looking forIn this role you will: Be a skilled and competent finance industry professional with a track record of delivery in challenging environments; Possess experience in financial services, forensic accounting, AML/CFT/KYC, banking or finance operations; Understand the drivers of effective systems and processes; Be a change champion and drive best-in-class solution design and implementation.
Demonstrate an ability to lead cross functional teams and to coach and mentor others in the use of tools and approaches; Be a curious, self-motivated problem solver who is comfortable working collaboratively and able to deliver in an ambiguous environment; Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and interpersonal skills.We want our people to succeed, whatever success looks like for them.Join us and we'll give you significant professional development opportunities aimed at taking your career in the direction you want it to go. You won't stand still with us as we're committed to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.Why work for usAlongside getting to work with other 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 (Wellington only) Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community Great work-life balanceBefore 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 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-toolThe 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.