Job Title : Customs Officers - WellingtonLocation : Wellington City, WellingtonCompany : NZ CustomsSalary : Open Date : 2023-03-20Close Date : 2023-07-20
Looking to take your career as a Customs Officer to the next level?
We have vacancies for full time Customs Officers in Wellington, where you'll be identifying and preventing potential security and community risks coming in and out of New Zealand.
As a Customs Officer you will have a high level of integrity, honesty and discretion. You will also be interacting with a wide range of people from all walks of life and will help ensure a quality passenger experience.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
You'll be:
- working across a 5 week rotation roster that covers airport, inspections, marine and surge (overflow)
- processing passengers and goods in/out of Aotearoa which can include search activities
- facilitating legitimate trade and travel, collect import and export data
- intercepting contraband (such as drugs and weapons)
- inspecting cargo and mail, assessing and collecting duty/GST on imports
Working for NZ Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa…
To join Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident*. Due to the nature of Customs' work all candidates must have a clear Police record. Security clearances are mandatory and are conducted by Customs. Due to the nature of this work, you must be able to obtain and maintain organisational clearance.
(*) You need to have continuously resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and 5 years ago from the date of this application. If you haven't we may not be able to progress your application.
If you have lived in one or more of the following countries: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom or United States for short periods of time ie <6 months and are able to obtain Police Certificates for the period/s of your absence you may still be eligible.
You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.
Te Mana Ārai looks for people who:
- Have high levels of integrity, honesty and discretion
- Have good communication skills and enjoy interacting with people
- Enjoy working in a team environment
How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru…
Please apply online. You'll be asked to outline your skills and experience and why you are interested in this role, along with answering a couple of competency questions.
Applications close on Sunday 2nd April, 2023 at 5pm
Assessments will likely be held on the 5th or 6th of April at Custom House, Wellington. All details will be finalised shortly and sent to candidates who are shortlisted. Please apply as soon as you can as we will fill places on assessment centres as we receive and screen applications. This advert could close earlier if the Assessment Centre is full.
Please note, there is also a possibility of being banked for Variable Hours roles from this assessment Centre. Training for this intake will commence on the 19th June 2023.
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. New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa also support flexible working arrangements.