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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 (U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members 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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Closing date for applications: June 12th, 2023.

Please submit all applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). 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 email Wellington.HR@state.gov.

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Social Media Assistant

The incumbent is responsible for developing and disseminating content via Mission New Zealand and Embassy Samoa (i.e. Mission) flagship digital properties (social media, website content); for developing a year-long editorial calendar to promote Mission priorities with online communities; for researching and analyzing evolving markets for Mission digital properties; and for customizing content and online engagement to promote Mission objectives. Organizes and hosts online conversations; designs and develops innovative engagement opportunities and tools. Provides guidance to Public Diplomacy (PD) Public Engagement staff and other Mission personnel who engage with online communities on standards, regulations, and policies for the use of digital properties.

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Closing date for applications: June 13th, 2023.

Please submit all applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). 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 email Wellington.HR@state.gov.

 

U.S. Consulate Auckland

Currently there are no positions available at the U.S. Consulate in Auckland.

 

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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).