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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.
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team.
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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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
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
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.
View detailed descriptions of the Foreign Service Officer career tracks, the Foreign Service Specialist career paths, Civil Service opportunities, and the Consular Fellows Program.
Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
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.
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.
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