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Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in New Zealand!

The U.S. Mission in New Zealand provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

What does it take to work at the U.S. Mission in New Zealand?

Applicants are encouraged to review the Eight Qualities of Overseas Employees (PDF 64KB). These qualities are essential characteristics for being a successful staff member of the U.S. Embassy.

To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in New Zealand and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.

All applications must be submitted through ERA (Electronic Recruitment Application) to be considered. More on the ERA process can be found here.

Current Job Openings

U.S. Embassy Wellington

Computer Control Clerk – USEFMs Only

Under direct supervision of the Information Management Officer (IMO) the incumbent performs a wide range of administrative and technical services. The incumbent administers Post’s Secure Network Access with PKI (SNAP) program, assists the IMO administering SMART, proper records management, and responding to FOIA requests. The incumbent will also be responsible for administering the classified and unclassified pouch program, conducting inventory management and inventory accountability, and escorts non-cleared personnel in the Information Technology (IT) secured areas.

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Applications close at midnight on 13 December 2023.

Please submit all applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) available on the Embassy website. A tutorial on how to create a job seeker profile on ERA and submit an application can be found here. If you have any questions or need assistance with submitting an application, please contact Wellington.HR@state.gov

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Fleet Administrator

Working in the Motor Pool unit of the General Services Office (GSO), the Fleet Administrator coordinates fleet inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs, and ensures that are vehicles are registered and operated in accordance with local laws, DEAV requirements for armored vehicles, and the Mission’s Motor Vehicle policy and Motor Vehicle Safety Management Program. The incumbent in this position also services as a Chauffeur to the COM and may be required to start or finish late, overlapping with the other COM Chauffeur/driver position, to transport the Ambassador, VIP visitors, and senior Embassy Officers as needed, and in order to keep shifts to no more than 10 hours a day for either driver in accordance with State Department regulations. Some weekend and holiday work is required.

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Applications close at midnight on 19 December 2023.

Please submit all applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) available on the Embassy website. A tutorial on how to create a job seeker profile on ERA and submit an application can be found here. If you have any questions or need assistance with submitting an application, please contact Wellington.HR@state.gov

U.S. Consulate Auckland

Cultural Affairs Coordinator

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Public Engagement Specialist and has no supervisory responsibilities. Coordinates Mission Public Diplomacy (PD) outreach to Emerging Voices (EV) audiences as national lead on EV Pacific and Maori audiences in New Zealand through targeted activities on broad themes related to U.S. policy goals in New Zealand and the Pacific region. Coordinates outreach to EV audiences with a focus on innovation and creative industries. Designs, develops, and implements funding sources and plans, and oversees a range of outreach activities in support of Mission goals.

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Applications close at midnight on 05 December 2023.

Please submit all applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) available on the Embassy website. A tutorial on how to create a job seeker profile on ERA and submit an application can be found here. If you have any questions or need assistance with submitting an application, please contact Wellington.HR@state.gov

 

 

 

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Internship Opportunities

The U.S Mission in New Zealand offers Internships at the U.S Embassy in Wellington and the Consulate General in Auckland. Our placements are unpaid work arrangements providing valuable educational experience in various areas of work, including: Political, Economic, Public Affairs, Human Resources and more.

Student Eligibility Criteria:

  • To qualify, you must be enrolled at least part-time as a university student studying a relevant field. You must also be at least 18 years of age and a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand.
  • Applicants must provide written permission from the educational institution at which they are currently enrolled, and must provide certified transcripts to verify their good academic standing.
  • The expected number of hours for the internship is 15-25 per week, with a specific schedule to be determined based on mutual agreement between the selected student and the Embassy. The planned duration of the internship is 10-12 weeks.
  • Students must pass a medical exam and a U.S. non-sensitive security clearance.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed if and when available positions become available.

To be eligible for consideration for an Intern position, please submit the below to the Embassy’s Human Resources Office at wellington.hr@state.gov.

  1. Your Resume/CV;
  2. A “Statement of Interest”;
  3. A Gratuitous Service Agreement;
  4. Written permission from your educational institution;
  5. Official transcripts (illustrating good academic standing).