Reasons to join us

A workplace like no other.

We offer work with purpose, in a challenging but rewarding environment. Find out what it’s like to work at the heart of national security.

Our Behaviours

How we work

These are the core behaviours that are essential to the successful delivery of our mission.

Communicate

We have open and honest conversations, listen carefully and seek to resolve misunderstandings quickly and respectfully.

Collaborate

We know the strength of working together and are open to diverse views and input from others. We’re open-minded and manage conflict respectfully.

Solve

We’re adaptable, curious, creative and committed to continuous improvement. We experiment, learn from setbacks and balance risks against potential consequences.

Achieve

We set clear goals, plan, prioritise and take personal accountability for delivering results. We own our decisions.

Lead

We understand our role, step up to lead when needed and are self-aware and understanding of others.

Develop

We challenge ourselves to reach our full potential, value feedback and support each other to grow and prepare for the future.

Employment benefits

Benefits to support the five pillars of wellbeing.

We want you to thrive at work and at home, so we offer a range of benefits to support you in both.

Career

Look after the future

  • Career pathways across the intelligence community
  • Generous learning and development opportunities
  • Te reo Māori lessons
  • Access to tertiary study and study leave
  • Domestic and international secondment opportunities
  • Options to attend conferences and seminars
Social

Look after your community

  • A wide variety of staff network groups
  • Special events and awareness days
  • Active social clubs and sports teams
  • Waiata group
Physical

Look after the body

  • Subsidised vision care after six months
  • 15 days sick leave a year
  • Fully subsidised Regular Care cover with Southern Cross Health insurance
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Additional five days of paid leave each year on top of your annual leave
Mental

Look after the mind

  • Access to confidential support through the Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-house psychological support and Community Confidants service
  • Mental health training and wellness resources
Finance

Look after your finances

  • Childcare allowance for parents with preschool-aged children
  • Financial and retirement planning training and resources
  • Budgeting advice via the Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced parental leave entitlements
  • Options to cash up annual leave

Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our biggest asset. We’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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