Safehand Courier

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Defence Shared Services Group (DSSG) is responsible for the effective provision and efficient delivery of shared services activities to the whole of NZDF.

You will be travelling around the greater Auckland region and across New Zealand to safely distribute classified items for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

This is a unique role which works closely with the Defence Safehand Team, other government departments, NZDF camps and bases to provide best practice in the movement of classified items across an organisation.

Your duties will include:

• Providing efficient, consistent and standardised service delivery of Safehand items.
• Travelling between departments, buildings, camps, bases and other Government agencies for successful deliveries.
• Following security procedures when handling classified items.
• Compiling with statutory and NZDF policies, as well as health and safety work practices.

As this is a casual role, you must be available to work on an ‘on call' basis. There will be occasional after hours work with domestic travel required. Before you are able to start this role in full capacity, you must be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance (this can take a few months to get).

This role is based out of RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai. It is advised to apply early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close ahead of time due to a high volume of applicants.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will need prior experience working in secure environments, with an understanding of document classification and associated policies. You'll be a natural communicator, have strong relationship building skills and have the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including military and civilian personnel. 

Ideally, you will need:

• The ability to be discreet, display sound judgement and have a good awareness of your surroundings at all times.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• To be a competent and experienced driver (manual and automatic), holding a current class 1 NZ drivers licence and NZ Passport.
• To be physically able to lift and move cartons/bags weighing up to 23kg each.
• To have a good sense of humour.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Monday 23 June 2025.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

NZDF is currently undertaking a Workforce Savings Programme (WSP) to realise efficiencies and required enduring savings, in which NZDF has proposed some changes to the organisational structure of its civilian workforce. At this point in time this position is not proposed to be affected. We welcome your application for this important role and want to let you know that if the WSP is likely to impact on the role you are applying for, we will let you know at the earliest opportunity.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Higher Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
• You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.