Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Deliver responsive, customer centric services to the Ministries’ global user base in 60+ locations.
Join a team of highly skilled and engaged support professionals enabling a wide range of technologies and services.
Be a part of a team who take pride and satisfaction in its ability to deliver to a diverse and uniquely complex Ministry.
Wellington based – fixed term role.
Your passion for great customer service and astute technical support skills will see you excel in this role. Every day will present its own set of challenges and rewards in equal measure.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
This role sits within the Service Centre team which forms part of the Information Management Division – Business Partnering and Service Unit. The Business Partnering and Service function is responsible for providing day to day customer service and partnering with the business to make sure their needs are met and as such is required to provide a 24×7 service to Ministry users worldwide. The Ministry operates from over 60 locations with over 2000 users.
Your great attitude and proactive approach will be the key to being successful in this role. Your passion for great customer service will be at the forefront of the services your deliver.
This role will be based in a 24×7 Service Centre located in Wellington Central. The hours will be on a shift-based roster, including some overnight shifts. Expected days of work will be Monday to Friday, with occasional rostered on-call duties on a Saturday or Sunday.
For more detail you can view the position description here.
The salary range for this role is $73,788 to midpoint $81,987 total remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience. The total remuneration is inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution.
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
Practical experience in ICT service support, with demonstrated experience supporting a geographically diverse customer base.
Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting modern Microsoft operating systems and line of business applications
An understanding of basic networking concepts, enterprise telephony systems and enterprise mobility solutions as well as business desktop applications
Experience supporting the deployment and installation of line of business applications to customer end points
Experience troubleshooting technical issues across Microsoft products both in the on-premise and cloud environments
Experience administering AD/Entra and Microsoft Exchange entities at an operational support level
Experience with ITSM tools
A working knowledge of end user security best practices
Experience supporting users in a large and diverse client/server environment and with remote support being a primary focus of this role
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people from a range of cultures and background is essential
Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
Why MFAT? – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us – Mō mātou
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand’s values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested? – Me pēhea te tuku tono
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates throughout the advertising period.
If you have any questions about the role please email: niina.page@mfat.govt.nz
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 11:59pm Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.
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