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Clerical - Administrative
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New Zealand Customs Service 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars Wellington City, Wellington Permanent, Full-time New Zealand Customs Service
Job Description
Full job description
Join a team working across the National Security and Emergency Management sectors and help coordinate Customs' support to Major Events and other national security matters.
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.
We are looking for someone who can effectively represent the New Zealand Customs Service at interagency forums, and through written and verbal communication, particularly relating to major events likely to have a significant impact on New Zealand's border.
About this role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This role is at the rank of Senior Customs Officer Grade 2 (Advisor) within the National Security & Emergency Management (NSEM) team. The role will hold responsibilities under the following areas:
Strategic tasking and coordination for events designated as an official Major Event by the New Zealand Government, as well as other international events and exercises where required
Handling border-related queries from international teams or groups travelling to New Zealand for events
Written and verbal briefings when required, often to high-level leadership
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
Workplan delivery
Contributing to other NSEM portfolios when required, including incident management activity when required
Requirements to apply Ngā paearu hei tono
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.
How to apply Me pehea te whakauru
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 will be asked to attend an interview, complete online psychometric testing, and provide references.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the first week of June 2026 in Wellington.
Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate in contacting Jasmine at recruitment@customs.govt.nz.
Applications close on Sunday 24th May 2026 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.
Job details
Reference #
48012
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
24 May 2026
Location(s)
Wellington
Expertise
Customs Technical
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time
Additional attachment
Join a team working across the National Security and Emergency Management sectors and help coordinate Customs' support to Major Events and other national security matters.
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.
We are looking for someone who can effectively represent the New Zealand Customs Service at interagency forums, and through written and verbal communication, particularly relating to major events likely to have a significant impact on New Zealand's border.
About this role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This role is at the rank of Senior Customs Officer Grade 2 (Advisor) within the National Security & Emergency Management (NSEM) team. The role will hold responsibilities under the following areas:
Strategic tasking and coordination for events designated as an official Major Event by the New Zealand Government, as well as other international events and exercises where required
Handling border-related queries from international teams or groups travelling to New Zealand for events
Written and verbal briefings when required, often to high-level leadership
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
Workplan delivery
Contributing to other NSEM portfolios when required, including incident management activity when required
Requirements to apply Ngā paearu hei tono
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.
How to apply Me pehea te whakauru
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 will be asked to attend an interview, complete online psychometric testing, and provide references.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the first week of June 2026 in Wellington.
Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate in contacting Jasmine at recruitment@customs.govt.nz.
Applications close on Sunday 24th May 2026 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.
Job details
Reference #
48012
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
24 May 2026
Location(s)
Wellington
Expertise
Customs Technical
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time
Additional attachment
