Technical Leader, Data Analysis & Engineering

Technical Leader, Data Analysis & EngineeringJoin 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.At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing.
We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.Why work for usAlongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:Medical Insurance and Vision Care packagesEnhanced employer contributions to your KiwisaverGenerous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leaveChildcare allowance for your preschoolersOnsite free gymOpportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence communityFlexible working options, and great work-life balanceThe roleWe are looking for a new Technical Leader in the Intelligence Directorate to lead an established team of talented technical analysts, whose skills principally encompass developing, delivering advanced data analytics (utilising AIML as appropriate), and engineering ETL pipelines.The team performs both data analysis and data engineering functions.
In data analysis, the team utilises advanced analysis techniques and machine learning to drive the intelligence mission forward.
In data engineering, the team works to transform, normalise and deliver data to support their customers.
The team builds sustainable tools and proactively reduces technical debt.
You will be a motivated people leader with technical expertise, and will lead and empower this team to deliver new data pipelines, capabilities and advanced data analysis in support of our wider intelligence mission.You will shape the team's priorities and ensure that quality and timely products are delivered in line with user requirements, all while being able to pivot the team to new priorities as and where needed.
You will have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and engagements across the wider mission.Key responsibilitiesThe Technical Leader supports and provides input to the unit's business plan, designs data-driven solutions, and provides technical and personal guidance to their staff.
You will have the opportunity to identify, design and lead projects that use unique datasets from a variety of sources and rapidly deliver new capabilities.
In addition, you may be asked to assist the coordination of Intelligence Directorate's operational response to urgent or complex customer needs to ensure the security and wellbeing of New Zealand.Who we're looking forThe Technical Leader will be fully performing when staff have the tools and skills to quickly respond to operational requirements.Have experience in a line-management roleHave a passion for developing peopleHave a data engineering, data analysis, software development, or system engineering backgroundHave a strong background in machine learning and artificial intelligenceEngage with technical best practice and minimise technical debt across our infrastructureSeek out opportunities to improve capabilityEffectively prioritise incoming work and requestsEnjoy working in a collaborative and creative work environmentWe are a diverse team of dedicated people who are mission-driven, and enjoy the unique and important work we get to do - you cannot do this type of work anywhere else.Appointing range: $142,093 - $151,566.Before you applyWorking 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 yearsORHold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 yearsBe eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearanceOrdinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.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.Salary Band J $142,093 (90%) - $181,564(115%)Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the roleCloses on 24 Mar 2025 09:00Work type(s) Permanent full-timeJob level(s) Experienced, ManagementExpertise Technical Engineering, Information Technology, Security & Intelligence
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