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As part of the Election 2026 programme, we're building the capability needed to support one of the country's most significant democratic events.\nJoining the Security and Resilience team, you'll help ensure staff and contractors are appropriately vetted and supported through the national security clearance process, enabling the Department to deliver critical election-related work safely and securely.\nThe role | Te tūnga\nWe're looking for an Advisor Personnel Security to join our team on a fixed-term basis to the end of April 2027.\nThis role has been established to provide additional capacity during a period of increased recruitment and security clearance activity associated with Election 2026. You'll support the end-to-end national security clearance process, helping staff and contractors navigate clearance requirements while ensuring DIA meets its personnel security obligations.\nWorking closely with hiring managers, HR teams, clearance holders and external agencies, you'll provide practical advice, maintain accurate records, support suitability monitoring, and help continuously improve our personnel security processes. You'll also build strong relationships across the Department and contribute to a positive security culture.\nWhat you bring | Nōu te rourou\nStrong customer service skills and the ability to build effective working relationships \nExperience managing high-volume workflows and competing priorities \nStrong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records \nSound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information \nThe ability to work through complexity and ambiguity with confidence \nExperience using workflow management systems and administrative processes \nThe ability to explain complex information in a clear and practical way \nA commitment to continuous improvement and finding better ways of working \nKnowledge of the Protective Security Requirements (PSR), particularly Personnel Security (PERSEC), is desirable \nAn understanding of government processes, risk, assurance or security-related environments is advantageous\nFor you | Mōu\nAt the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.\nTo learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/\nBenefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz\nThe appointing range for this role is $81,665 - $90,738.\nTo review the full job description, please click here.\nHow to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono\nWe are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.\nWe're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.\nApplications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 25 October 2026.\nPlease also note that you must have the ability to obtain and maintain at least a confidential level national security clearance to be considered for this role. 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