Expression of Interest - Network Engineers

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 expressions of interest from Network Engineers who want to grow their skills and expertise while helping keep our national‑scale network running safely and efficiently. Whether you are just starting out (Level 1), have solid operational experience (Level 2), or are an advanced practitioner ready for greater responsibility (Level 3), you will join a supportive, mentorship‑driven team that values continuous learning and high‑impact work.

What you will do:

Incident response: React quickly to network alerts, diagnose faults, and restore service to protect classified communications.

Troubleshooting: Work through complex issues under the guidance of senior engineers, using structured processes and tools.

Change and upgrade work: Assist with scheduled change‑rollouts, device refreshes, and firmware upgrades, following documented procedures.

Health checks \& capacity planning: Perform regular network health assessments, track performance trends, and help plan for future capacity needs.

Collaboration: Partner with architects and senior engineers on designs, reviews and project work, contributing ideas and learning from experienced colleagues.

Mentoring \& culture: Share knowledge with newer team members, participate in peer‑learning sessions, and help foster a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

This is a great opportunity where you will get hands‑on with a broad portfolio of complex networks, firewalls and related infrastructure. You will work side‑by‑side with our seasoned engineers who provide on‑the‑job mentoring, helping you expand your security‑focused skills needed for mission‑critical operations, while a clear progression pathway guides your career growth within the intelligence community.

Ko wai koe – about you

You are a team player who thrives in an open‑plan, collaborative setting. You can communicate clearly with both technical peers and non‑technical customers, turning requirements into workable solutions. Each support interaction is a chance for you to sharpen your problem‑solving skills while contributing to a mission that safeguards the nation.

You will bring along your:

LAN and WAN troubleshooting ability, combined with a solid awareness of network‑security principles.

A good grasp of TCP/IP fundamentals, common switching technologies and routing protocols.

Hands‑on experience configuring, moving, adding and changing routers, switches and firewalls, and the confidence to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.

Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as log analysis, packet captures (PCAPs) and debugging utilities to pinpoint and fix network problems.

Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts—including link aggregation, MTU considerations, OSPF/BGP routing, IPSEC/MACSEC, certificate‑based PKI, MPLS and VRF segmentation.

Experience with network automation using Ansible, Git, Jinja2, YAML, JSON, and network management protocols such as NETCONF

If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your career, and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and national service, we want to hear from you!

The expected appointing range for this position is:

Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851 (G)

Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876 (H)

Level 3: $120,359 - $128,383 (I)

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

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

Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? 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.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: What to expect \| Beyond Ordinary Careers

You 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

Job Details

Reference #

10184

Location(s)

Wellington, Auckland, Nelson/Marlborough

Salary

Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%) , Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%) , Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)

Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

Closes on

31 Oct 2026 23:55

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Job level(s)

Entry, Graduate, Experienced

Expertise

Information Technology