Posted 16 July, 2026
Support Technician, Technology & Data
New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: af53bcd38b05a23d
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 We are seeking a motivated Support Technician to join our Information Network Operations Centre (INOC) team in our Service Delivery Team. Our Technology & Data Directorate is always on the ‘move’ – maintaining current systems, implementing new solutions and looking ahead to the future. As part of an ambitious work programme, your skills and experience will be highly valued as we support and deliver technology solutions for GCSB, NZSIS and the wider security and intelligence sector. This role would be ideal for someone eager to deepen their technical skill set—whether you’re aiming to transition into a more senior technical position or you’re a junior network or systems engineer ready to broaden your knowledge and experience in a dynamic, high‑impact environment. This role operates on a 24x7x365 roster, so the ability to work shifts is essential. Key Responsibilities Monitoring cryptographic equipment and systems at remote sites for correct operation and potential outages. Providing the first point of contact for any IT helpdesk related queries outside normal working hours. Monitoring GCSB and partner data flow connections, taking diagnostic/corrective action as necessary. Processing Intelligence reporting. Transmission and receipt of messages for various departments. Customer liaison and coordination with internal and external Agencies. Ko wai koe – about you You will bring along your exceptional problem‑solving skills, have top‑notch communication skills and a results‑oriented mindset with a desire to never stop learning. You will also have Demonstrated experience in system administration of either Windows or Linux‑based systems. Knowledge of system security. An understanding of Local Area and Wide Area network operation and maintenance. Salary: $63,497 - $67,730 per annum. Why work for us 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 (normally 15 years checkable background in NZSIS). We 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’. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr