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.

We are looking for Test Engineers/Analysts with a practical, tinkering mindset to join our specialist Computer Network Operations (CNO) Research & Development team. Our CNO Test function sits alongside the CNO DevOps Engineers and goes beyond traditional testing - it provides the hardware-centric, automation-driven validation that underpins the full lifecycle of the GCSB's CNO capabilities, a critical enabler of the agency's intelligence mission.

In this role, you will work hand-in-hand wit CNO R&D Engineers, Developers, infrastructure and operations, to design, build and execute repeatable test campaigns at speed and scale. Together with DevOps, you will share ownership of the automation frameworks and test rigs keep the CNO environment reliable, secure and ready for rapid capability evolution, while feeding verified results into the release and deployment process.

To be successful in this role, you will have strengths in a number of the following areas:

Working knowledge and relevant experience in software and/or hardware testing, preferably with mobile devices, apps or operating systems

Proven experience executing systematic and reproduceable testing procedures

Understanding of the design and implementation of automation and testing frameworks

Scripting level software development, python skills desirable

Cyber security concepts and vulnerabilities, exploit techniques and methods for their remediation desirable

A degree of experience with DevOps and Software Development processes

Strong ability to collaborate across teams, with excellent written and oral skills

Eagerness to learn and grow in an exciting and challenging technical environment

This is a varied and exciting role that sits at the intersection of hardware, software and cyber operations. Your work will have a direct impact on the security and wellbeing of New Zealand, ensuring that the tools the GCSB relies on are rigorously tested, hardened and ready for operational deployment.

Appointing range:
Level 1: $73,684 - $78,596

Level 2: $87,048 - $92,851

Level 3: $103,009 - $109,876

Why work for us

As well as interesting work, we offer a range of benefits including:

Flexible hours, as your work/life balance is important to us

Four weeks annual leave plus some additional days for your wellbeing

Gym, social clubs and events

Medical insurance and Vision Care package

Professional development opportunities – we are committed to ongoing learning and continuous improvement

Our commitment to developing and maintaining a workforce that offers different ideas, perspectives, and cultural experiences. This commitment includes staff networks focused on supporting and empowering our diverse 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 #

9666

Location(s)

Wellington

Salary

Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%) , 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

13 Jul 2026 23:55

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Job level(s)

Graduate, Experienced

Expertise

Analyst, Technical Engineering, Information Technology