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

As a Software Engineer in our Technology & Data team, you will help develop and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS running smoothly.

Working hand‑in‑hand 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. If an off‑the‑shelf option isn’t a good fit, you will enjoy getting creative—building new features or components, sketching out testing and user‑acceptance steps, and keeping an eye on emerging tech that could make our work even better.

Beyond building new software, you will look after the health of our existing systems. That means writing easy‑to‑follow support guides, keeping documentation up to date for certification and accreditation, and tweaking code to fix issues and boost performance when needed. You will also be the go‑to person for practical advice, helping other teams understand how different pieces fit together and how to get the best out of the whole system.

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‑first setting.

You will bring along your working experience with:
Backend Java development with Spring/Springboot

Frontend development technologies; e.g. Javascript/Typescript/ReactJS (including SSOM)

Containers and Kubernetes fundamentals

Database fundamentals in one or more of ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, Postgres

Familiarity with dataflow management tools

Be comfortable working across the full SDLC and using CI/CD

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

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

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | 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 #

9958

Location(s)

Wellington

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

Closes on

24 Jun 2026 23:55

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Job level(s)

Experienced

Expertise

Customer Service, Information Technology