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Hardware / Network Engineer
Software Engineer related
Hardware / Network Engineer
#718633
Remote / WFH
Government Communications Security Bureau
Job Description
Full job description
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.
Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role
As a Software Engineer in our Technology & Data team you will design, build, and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS operating efficiently. Working closely with stakeholders, you will turn customer ideas into clear design plans, pick the right commercial or partner tools, and weave them together so everything works seamlessly. You will also maintain and improve existing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, well‑documented, and aligned with our security and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ideas into detailed design specifications.
Evaluate, procure, and integrate commercial or partner tools that meet functional and security requirements.
Develop new features or whole components when commercial solutions are unsuitable, including test planning and user‑acceptance activities.
Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve capability or efficiency.
Produce clear support guides and maintain up‑to‑date documentation for certification, accreditation, and operational hand‑over.
Diagnose and resolve defects, optimise performance, and apply patches to existing codebases.
Serve as a technical advisor to other teams, explaining system architecture and best‑practice usage to maximise overall system value.
Ko wai koe – about you
You are a motivated software engineer who sees every line of code as a valuable asset and thrives in a rapid‑pace, security‑focused setting.
You will bring along your experience with:
Java and/or Javascript/Typescript/ReactJs
Containers and Kubernetes fundamentals
Database fundamentals in one or more of ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, and Postgres
Be comfortable working across the full SDLC and using CI/CD
Experience with RedHat OpenShift
Experience working with Appian and its proprietary expression language
Familiarity with rules engines
Good understanding of applied DevSecOps
The expected appointing range for this position is:
Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851 (G)
Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876 (H)
Why work for us
Alongside 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
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
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.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
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.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers
You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Job Details
Reference #
9287
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%) , Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
12 Jul 2026 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced
Expertise
Information Technology
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.
Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role
As a Software Engineer in our Technology & Data team you will design, build, and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS operating efficiently. Working closely with stakeholders, you will turn customer ideas into clear design plans, pick the right commercial or partner tools, and weave them together so everything works seamlessly. You will also maintain and improve existing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, well‑documented, and aligned with our security and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ideas into detailed design specifications.
Evaluate, procure, and integrate commercial or partner tools that meet functional and security requirements.
Develop new features or whole components when commercial solutions are unsuitable, including test planning and user‑acceptance activities.
Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve capability or efficiency.
Produce clear support guides and maintain up‑to‑date documentation for certification, accreditation, and operational hand‑over.
Diagnose and resolve defects, optimise performance, and apply patches to existing codebases.
Serve as a technical advisor to other teams, explaining system architecture and best‑practice usage to maximise overall system value.
Ko wai koe – about you
You are a motivated software engineer who sees every line of code as a valuable asset and thrives in a rapid‑pace, security‑focused setting.
You will bring along your experience with:
Java and/or Javascript/Typescript/ReactJs
Containers and Kubernetes fundamentals
Database fundamentals in one or more of ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, and Postgres
Be comfortable working across the full SDLC and using CI/CD
Experience with RedHat OpenShift
Experience working with Appian and its proprietary expression language
Familiarity with rules engines
Good understanding of applied DevSecOps
The expected appointing range for this position is:
Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851 (G)
Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876 (H)
Why work for us
Alongside 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
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
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.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
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.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers
You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Job Details
Reference #
9287
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%) , Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
12 Jul 2026 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced
Expertise
Information Technology
