Senior Information Sharing Advisor - Technical

Are you passionate about enabling secure and effective information sharing across government? We’re looking for a skilled and collaborative Senior Information Sharing Advisor – Technical to join our Information Sharing and Privacy team at New Zealand Customs Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa. This position is a full-time fixed term/secondment opportunity to 30 June 2026.

About this role…

Reporting to the Manager Information Sharing and Privacy, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining systems, processes and procedures that strengthen Customs’ domestic information sharing agreement activities.

This includes strengthening our ability to develop, maintain and manage our agreements and the interface with the Data teams supplying data under the agreements. You will support the planned review of Customs’ Information Sharing and Accountability Framework, and identify, evaluate and implement improvements and other technical changes to Ngā Whakaaetanga (Customs’ domestic information sharing register), which may include the development of technical specifications for future Sharepoint tools.

To be successful as a Senior Information Sharing Advisor - Technical, you require the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes:

• significant and verifiable experience developing and delivering information management practices within complex organisations

• a high level of understanding of information sharing processes within government

• the proven ability to work well in a team in a highly collaborative manner

• clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

• the ability to adapt to and learn new technologies and methodologies as required

• the ability to work flexibly to deliver advice and support across multiple products and services and team

• the ability to deliver quality outcomes, even when under pressure

• satisfy Customs’ security vetting requirements.

Working at Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa

We aim to create a great place to work, where our people have a sense of belonging and the capability and desire to meet our future challenges. We are an organisation that is clear about our mission, and this is underpinned by Te Pou Tokomanawa (the Foundations) and our Whanonga Pono (Values). Our work really matters to the safety and success of New Zealand.

Working for New Zealand Customs…

To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident* and be able to obtain and maintain an Organisational Security clearance to Confidential level.

(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at time of application.

OR

A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at time of application who has travelled out of New Zealand for short periods of time i.e. > 6 months in one of the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States or Canada and can provide police certificates from those countries for the period of absence.

Because of the nature of Customs’ work you must have a clear Police record. Organisational security clearances are mandatory and are conducted by Customs. You will also be required to pass a drug test.

You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.

How to apply…

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter, via our online process. (Please note, we do not accept applications sent directly to an email address).

For secondments: Before submitting your application, please speak with your manager to ensure you have their support for release during the secondment period.

Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.

Deadline for applications is 11pm, Friday 23rd January 2026.

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. It provides equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. Customs | Te Mana Ārai supports flexible working arrangements and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your flexible working requirements.