Job Opportunities in New Zealand
September 13, 2024
New Zealand Customs Service
Auckland City
OTHER & FULL TIME
Policy Analysts and Senior Policy Analysts
An opportunity is available for Policy Analysts / Senior Policy Analysts to join the International team at Customs.
The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) is responsible for facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods across the border, supporting trade, managing border risks and collecting customs and excise revenue on behalf of the Crown.
An opportunity is available for Policy Analysts/Senior Policy Analysts to join the International team at Customs. This role is a fixed term (or secondment) opportunity to July 2025 (possible extension) and can be based in either our Wellington or Auckland Customhouses.
As an analyst, you will be responsible for the engagement with countries within a specific geographic region, or international organisation. Working closely with our offshore Counsellors, you'll have a particular focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key agencies in that region.
To be successful in this position you'll need to demonstrate the following relevant skills and attributes:
This role offers a great deal of variety, so you'll need to be able to self-manage while being responsive to overseas counterparts and to the Customs Executive.
The team delivers at a range of levels, including providing strategic advice to inform our international engagement and supporting the coordination of international events hosted in New Zealand. This includes preparing briefs and supporting event planning and logistics. The successful candidate will be agile, have a strong work ethic and be able to deliver across the range of tasks undertaken by the team.
To apply…
To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or NZ permanent resident. *
a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at the time of application. You may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.
Applicants must have an appropriate tertiary qualification, or equivalent relevant work experience, and be able to obtain the appropriate clearances. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process.
Please apply online submitting your CV and cover letter outlining your interest for applying, and the skills and attributes you would bring to the role. For further information on the position, please contact Tina Chong (Regional Manager Asia) at tina.chong@customs.govt.nz or Suzanne Leahy (Senior Recruitment Advisor) at Suzanne.leahy@customs.govt.nz
Please note we do not accept applications sent directly to our email address.
Applications close at 11pm Sunday 29 September 2024.
Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.
New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also offer flexible working arrangement
The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) is responsible for facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods across the border, supporting trade, managing border risks and collecting customs and excise revenue on behalf of the Crown.
An opportunity is available for Policy Analysts/Senior Policy Analysts to join the International team at Customs. This role is a fixed term (or secondment) opportunity to July 2025 (possible extension) and can be based in either our Wellington or Auckland Customhouses.
As an analyst, you will be responsible for the engagement with countries within a specific geographic region, or international organisation. Working closely with our offshore Counsellors, you'll have a particular focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key agencies in that region.
To be successful in this position you'll need to demonstrate the following relevant skills and attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Relationship management skills
- An ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strategic thinking.
This role offers a great deal of variety, so you'll need to be able to self-manage while being responsive to overseas counterparts and to the Customs Executive.
The team delivers at a range of levels, including providing strategic advice to inform our international engagement and supporting the coordination of international events hosted in New Zealand. This includes preparing briefs and supporting event planning and logistics. The successful candidate will be agile, have a strong work ethic and be able to deliver across the range of tasks undertaken by the team.
To apply…
To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or NZ permanent resident. *
- This means:
a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at the time of application. You may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.
Applicants must have an appropriate tertiary qualification, or equivalent relevant work experience, and be able to obtain the appropriate clearances. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process.
Please apply online submitting your CV and cover letter outlining your interest for applying, and the skills and attributes you would bring to the role. For further information on the position, please contact Tina Chong (Regional Manager Asia) at tina.chong@customs.govt.nz or Suzanne Leahy (Senior Recruitment Advisor) at Suzanne.leahy@customs.govt.nz
Please note we do not accept applications sent directly to our email address.
Applications close at 11pm Sunday 29 September 2024.
Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.
New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also offer flexible working arrangement
Job details
Reference #
41969
Posted on
13 Sep 2024
Closes on
29 Sep 2024
Location(s)
Auckland, Wellington
Expertise
Policy Analysis
Job level(s)
Entry Level, Experienced
Work type(s)
Fixed Term Full Time, Secondment Full Time
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