Software Engineer

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. 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: 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 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. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr