Job Description

Bring together people, process, and operational delivery to establish and lead a secure, responsive logistics function at the heart of New Zealand’s democracy.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a new Security Logistics function across the Parliamentary Precinct. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, you will provide operational and people leadership for a safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused logistics and delivery service. You will be accountable for day-to-day service delivery, team performance, operational planning and strong relationships with the customers and stakeholders the function supports.

The role sits within a security-sensitive environment, but it is first and foremost an operational logistics leadership opportunity. You will bring sound operational judgement, a practical delivery focus and the ability to balance security, safety, and risk requirements with responsive customer service.

Initially, you will lead the establishment of the function, building on work already completed to develop a practical and sustainable operating model. You will help determine the team structure, capability and coverage required, establish workflows and controls, and ensure the function is ready to operate effectively. As the function matures, your focus will transition towards ongoing leadership, performance, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and lead a safe, secure, and customer-focused logistics and delivery function.
• Oversee the receipt, screening, processing, tracking, storage, distribution and dispatch of goods and mail.
• Build a capable and collaborative team by setting clear expectations, supporting people to make decisions, and developing leadership capability across the function.
• Translate organisational priorities into practical operational plans, service standards, and clear performance expectations.
• Use performance information, feedback and lessons learned to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Manage operational risks and ensure appropriate security, health and safety, compliance and escalation arrangements are embedded.
• Respond effectively to changing parliamentary activity, major events, operational disruption and urgent or non-standard logistics requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What’s in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a new operational function in one of New Zealand’s most unique working environments.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Establish a new service and influence how it operates from the outset.
• Lead and develop people in a complex, high-profile operational environment.
• Build leadership capability and empower others to take ownership of operational delivery.
• Work across organisational boundaries to improve end-to-end services.
• Strengthen your experience in operational planning, workforce design, service performance, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute directly to the safe and effective operation of New Zealand’s Parliament.

You will be trusted to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make sound decisions within your authority, and provide clear advice when matters have wider security, workforce, financial or organisational implications.

The expected salary range for this position is between $116,979 and $129,155 per annum. Appointments will be made based on skills and experience.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

You will be an experienced operational and people leader who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a developing function. You will be comfortable setting direction while remaining connected to day-to-day delivery, and you will know how to bring people with you through change.

• Significant operational leadership experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain, distribution, facilities logistics, customer service, service delivery, or a comparable operational environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, setting clear expectations, and building accountability, capability, and confidence in others.
• Strong operational planning skills, including developing service standards, procedures, performance measures, and practical ways of working.
• Sound judgement and confidence making decisions in complex or fast-moving environments.
• Experience balancing customer service with security, safety, risk, or compliance requirements.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational teams, customers, suppliers, and service providers.
• A practical, improvement-focused approach and the ability to use operational information and feedback to strengthen services.
• A leadership style that creates clarity, supports collaboration, and empowers people to take ownership of their work.

Experience working in a government or security-sensitive environment would be useful, but it is not essential. We are particularly interested in your operational leadership, logistics expertise, and ability to build a capable, customer-focused team.

To be appointed to this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET-level National Security Clearance. Please check your eligibility here. You will need to upload proof of this as part of your application.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

To apply, click the ‘I’m Interested’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Please note: The SEEK advert will close at 12pm due to default settings. However, if you visit Careers at Parliament, the advert will remain open until midnight on the specified closing date.

Applications close at midnight, 24th November 2026.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Jodie Taylor at Jodie.Taylor@parliament.govt.nz

Note: We will screen applications as they are received to support a timely recruitment process. Depending on application numbers, candidates may be invited to complete an initial phone or video conversation.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and good-employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience your point of difference brings.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliament’s Talent Team will not be received, and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.