Embassy of the United States

Please note: For all applications, please submit a completed DS-174, cover letter and CV.

DS-174 - Application for employment (pdf: 60kb) - Please note, if you fill this form out on your computer, you must complete the form and then print it -it will not be saved. Alternatively the form can be completed by pen.

Instructions for Completing the DS-0174, Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (pdf: 113Kb)

U.S. Citizen Positions:

Interested in becoming an American Diplomat?

• The U.S. Embassy in Wellington and the U.S. Consulate General in Auckland offer the Foreign Service Officer Test approximately two times per year.  Keep checking back for updates, or contact us for more information.
• American citizens between the ages of 18 and 59 may register for the test at www.careers.state.gov.

Current Job Opportunities

U.S. Embassy Wellington

Management Specialist

The Embassy of the United States of America in Wellington is seeking an individual for the position of Management Specialist.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 22 February, 2013.

Management Specialist details / Job Description

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Management Assistant

The Embassy of the United States of America in Wellington is seeking an individual for the position of Management Assistant.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 22 February, 2013.

Management Assistant details / Job Description

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Facility Maintenance Electrician

The Embassy of the United States of America in Wellington is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Electrician.

If you are a professional who is driven, flexible and enjoy working in a busy environment, then this position is for you! Working in an organization with very low employee turnover, this stable, secure maintenance technician position is a permanent, full-time vacancy. The Electrician will directly report to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor. Your primary responsibility is to perform all installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using acceptable methods and practices established by industry standards on U.S. Embassy properties. Assigned as the lead technician on electrical work orders you will also be required to perform other basic facility maintenance services for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Facility Maintenance section.

Facility Maintenance Electrician details / Job Description

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 8 March, 2013.

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Economic and Science Advisor

The Embassy of the United States of America in Wellington is seeking a long-term Economic and Science Advisor to support the Embassy’s Political/Economic Section.
If you are a professional who is driven, flexible and enjoy working in a busy environment, then this position is for you! Working in an organization with very low employee turnover, this stable, secure advisory position is a permanent, full-time vacancy. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Economic Officer, the Economic and Science Advisor has responsibility for providing reporting, research, and analysis on economic, trade, scientific and health issues of interest to the Embassy, contributing to congressionally mandated reports, and building and maintaining external relationships. The incumbent also has responsibility for handling inquiries on U.S.-NZ relations, political and economic issues, and assist in the drafting of speeches and social media posts.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1st March, 2013.

Economic and Science Advisor details / Job Description

U.S. Consulate Auckland 

There are currently no positions available

U.S. Embassy, Apia, Samoa

There are currently no positions available

To apply for any of the positions advertised here please send your C.V or Resume by email to:
Wellington.HR@state.gov 

or by post to:

PO Box 1190
Wellington
Attn: Human Resources