Straight from employers' career sites

Security jobs in Wellington.

11 open roles, 5 posted this week, most paying $92k to $115k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Security2 days ago

    Manager - National Security and Emergency Management

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $174.3k-$235.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading team · Delivering outcomes · Engaging stakeholders

    Proven track record in national security system management, people leadership, stakeholder management, and operational delivery; must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • Security2 days ago

    Senior Customs Officer Grade 1 (SCO G1) - Drugs (Investigations) - Wellington

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $68.6k-$87.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Investigating drug offenses · Executing search warrants · Preparing prosecution files

    Must pass medical test and NZ Police Physical Competency Test; obtain Confidential national security clearance; verifiable background; ability to work unpredictable hours, travel at short notice, and handle sensitive information.

  • Security2 days ago

    Senior Customs Officer Grade 2 (SCO2) - Investigator - Drugs - Wellington

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $83.9k-$107.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading investigations · Coaching investigators · Preparing prosecution files

    Previous investigative and enforcement background, leadership and coaching experience, knowledge of relevant legislation, ability to pass medical and physical competency tests, and obtain Confidential national security clearance.

  • Security4 days ago

    Intelligence Analyst: International Ops (6103368)

    New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees

    The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $87.3k-$92.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Analyzing intelligence · Preparing intelligence products · Providing briefings

    New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency; NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis or ability to complete; full driver's license; ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance; right to work in New Zealand.

  • Security4 days ago

    Advisor Security

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Advising on protective security · Implementing physical security requirements · Supporting security incidents

    Experience with New Zealand Government PSR; personnel security and vetting; physical security and risk management; security incident support; full clean New Zealand driver’s licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; eligibility for SECRET clearance

  • Security10 days ago

    Senior Investigator (Special Programmes)

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $110.1k-$115.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Conducting covert operations · Cultivating informants · Managing investigations

    Extensive experience cultivating and operating CHIS, investigator experience, current full NZ driver's licence, higher-level security clearance eligibility, right to work in NZ, travel up to six days per month.

    Generous leave
  • Security12 days ago

    Principal Protective Security Risk Advisor – PHYSEC/PERSEC

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington+3 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading security risk assessments · Providing expert advice · Strengthening security controls

    Experienced PHYSEC/PERSEC security risk assessment practitioner; ability to lead security risk assessments, use threat and risk assessment methodology, understand National Threat Assessment framework, and articulate findings; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Security12 days ago

    Senior Advisor Operational Security

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing operational security advice · Leading security risk assessments · Coordinating incident response

    Significant experience in security, law enforcement, intelligence or risk management; knowledge of government Protective Security Requirements; ability to obtain and maintain Secret-level security clearance; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa for the employment duration

  • Security18 days ago

    Investigator

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Conducting criminal investigations · Preparing prosecution files · Presenting evidence in court

    New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; proven criminal investigation experience, including planning and leading complex investigations; experience managing prosecution files; court presentation skills; experience managing witnesses and preparing exhibits; knowledge of relevant New Zealand legislation

  • Security24 days ago

    Security Intelligence Analyst

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator protecting the travelling public and supporting the aviation sector.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Analysing threat information · Producing security assessments · Informing security decisions

    Top Secret Security Clearance

    Retirement savings
  • Security25 days ago

    Parking Warden

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

    A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.

    Wellington
    Full timeMid level

    Patrolling assigned areas · Educating the public · Issuing infringement notices

    Full Class 1 driver licence with manual and automatic driving capability; good command of written and spoken English

    Generous leave

About security jobs in Wellington

There are 11 roles open for security jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 11 full time.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $92k to $115k a year.

That's 11 of the 80 security jobs across New Zealand.

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How many security jobs in Wellington are there right now?

There are 11 roles open for security jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do security jobs in Wellington pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most security jobs in Wellington pay $92k to $115k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

How do I write a CV for security jobs in Wellington?

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