About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Discover a career with purpose at MBIE</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Join a high-performing, collaborative Protective Security team</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to building a trusted and security‑minded workforce</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Permanent, full-time | Wellington based </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">$75,114 – $88,266 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefits.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Join MBIE’s Protective Security function as an Advisor Personnel Security, where you will help strengthen our personnel security capability and support a resilient workforce.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will contribute to maturing MBIE’s personnel security practices in line with the Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR), supporting a risk-based approach to assessing, managing and monitoring personnel security risks across the personnel security lifecycle (<a title="" href=" https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/assets/psr/personnel-security-lifecycle.pdf) " target="_self">refer here </a>)</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will support the effective delivery of personnel security across the Ministry by providing practical advice to managers and staff on security requirements and risk mitigation strategies. It includes coordinating personnel security processes, managing stakeholder communications, assisting with risk and incident management, and contributing to reporting and trend analysis to support decision making.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We're keen to hear from people at the start of their career, including recent graduates, who are interested in working at the intersection of people, behaviour, and risk. Previous experience in personnel security is not essential; we're more interested in your attitude, sound judgement, willingness to learn, and ability to navigate sensitive and complex people matters. You may have studied areas such as HR, organisational behaviour, integrity, or risk, although we also welcome applications from those with prior personnel security experience within the New Zealand context.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills and Experience Required - Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana </b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Awareness of personnel security in an organisational or people-risk context (<a title="" href="https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/policy/personnel-security" target="_self">refer here</a>)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A mature, discreet and professional approach, with the ability to handle sensitive information in a calm and considered way,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a range of audiences,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A collaborative, respectful approach and the ability to build effective working relationships,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A proactive mindset, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and grow.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You must have:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The legal right to live and work in NZ,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret national security clearance. Employment requires the candidate to be:</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A New Zealand citizen or resident who has resided continuously in this country of 10 years,or</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A citizen of Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, and have resided continuously in one or more of these countries for the last 10 years (<a title="" href="https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/guidance/getting-a-national-security-clearance/eligibility-tool)." target="_self">refer here</a>)</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE:</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mahi Tahi – Better Together</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Māia – Bold and brave</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pono Me Te Tika – Own It</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapa kua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:</b></H2> </div><div><p><br><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a title="" href="https://www.mbie.govt.nz/position-descriptions/workplace-safety-and-security/advisor-protective-security" target="_self">Click here to view a position description</a>. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All applications must be submitted via our online process.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We can't wait to hear from you!</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Email Jess Dalbeth at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_self">[email protected]</a> quoting ref MBIE/19836 if you have any further questions.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Applications close 29 July 2026</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div>