Security & Resilience Coordinator

Security & Resilience Coordinator – fixed term to 30 June 2027

• Deliver first line security and resilience services in NZ and offshore
• Gain exposure to key security systems and practices
• Be part of a collaborative team who coordinate our Security and Organisational Resilience services

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

Our team of Coordinators work collaboratively across a range of activities to deliver first line security and resilience services and ensure the overall coordination of the Security and Organisational Resilience Division services.  Our Security and Resilience Coordinators help keep our people and information safer wherever we are in the world.  The team shares responsibility for all actions, and individually you could have specific responsibilities in areas such as:

• Coordinating the Ministry’s clearance processes and access card processes
• Management of the security or resilience mailbox, ensuring responses are appropriate and timely
• Coordination of reporting, risk assessments and key operational documents
• Support the stand-up of the Emergency Coordination Centre and undertake logistics in the early stages of a crisis
• Assist with maintenance of key security systems and practices in New Zealand.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The salary range for this role is $66,239 to midpoint $73,598. The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3.5% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

This is a fixed term assignment until 30 June 2027.

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience as a coordinator or administrator scheduling and coordinating a range of interconnected activities
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Strong relationship management skills

• Integrity, discretion, and an ethical approach
• A passion for helping people stay safe and an interest in a career in security, continuity and risk management
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.   

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please email Isabelle.mulders@mfat.govt.nz.

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen. 

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:59pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026. We will be reviewing applications and may proceed to interview throughout the advertising period so please don’t hesitate to apply if this opportunity is of interest.

Please note:

You may be required to undertake occasional work travel, but this is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.