About this role
<p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;background-color:white">2026 Counsellor/DHOM Postings </span></u></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Applications are now open for Counsellor/DHOM offshore postings. Eligible staff are invited to apply. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Application Process</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The application process is open for three weeks, <strong>closing on Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 9pm (NZT)</strong>. We are unable to accept late applications. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Band 19 postings are subject to short-listing and panel interviews by the Foreign Policy Leadership Panel.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">As part of your application, the following applies:</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The application process is completed entirely through success factors, and you are required to prepare a CV and<strong> one</strong> cover letter. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Please state in your cover letter the reasons why you are interested in each role. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">There is no <strong>minimum or maximum</strong> number of roles you need to apply for.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">There is no specific template required for your CV, but your CV and cover letter <u>must</u> be uploaded to Success Factors in <strong>Word Format </strong>(not PDF).</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Please note:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> By applying into this process, you acknowledge that performance and capability data from the past three years (where available and relevant) may be shared with panel members. This information will be used to support the selection process alongside the information you provide in your application. It will be used solely for this purpose and will be deleted once the process is complete. In addition, you acknowledge that we may seek feedback from your line managers from the last three years. The names and relevant personal details of shortlisted candidates will also be shared with SORD to enable standard background and security checks to be completed as part of the selection process.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">2026 Schedule of Roles </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Details provided by Post on roles in this year’s round can be found in the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/Resourcing/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=PEOP-2127959580-888"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;background-color:white">Postings Role Schedule</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">. There may be changes made to this schedule throughout the advertising period as roles may be added or removed. Any changes will be clearly noted. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Candidate Due Diligence </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Before applying for a Post, carefully consider factors such as dual citizenship/nationality requirements, your personal circumstances (including family, partner employment opportunities, healthcare, childcare and any applicable Dependent Employment Agreement (DEA) etc.), and whether your partnership is recognised by the receiving state.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">For more information, </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">a range of resources are available, including the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/LearningandCareerDevelopment/CareerPlanningandTalentManagement/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=PEOP-1268-1043"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Applying for a posting checklist: is this location right for me?</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> and<u> </u></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/LearningandCareerDevelopment/CareerPlanningandTalentManagement/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=PEOP-1268-1042"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Posting videos</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk172207515"></a></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Resources</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/Resourcing/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=PEOP-2127959580-888"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Postings Role Schedule (2026)</span></a></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/Resourcing/PSTF/Foreign%20Policy%20Postings%20-%20FAQs.docx?web=1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;background-color:white">Frequently Asked Questions</span></a></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://o-wln-gdm/Functions/PeopleManagement/LearningandCareerDevelopment/CareerPlanningandTalentManagement/CareerPlanning/Applying%20for%20Post%20Checklist.docx?web=1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Postings Candidate Checklist</span></a></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Questions or Advice?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;background-color:white">If you have any questions that are not answered through the above resources, please feel free to contact </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;background-color:white">[email protected]</span></a>.</p>