Make a Real Difference Across Northern Ireland
We're hiring!
What You’ll Gain
- Job security within a well-established public sector organisation.
- Structured career progression and development opportunities.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlements.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
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Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
What You'll Bring
Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
Confident, positive attitude towards your work
A customer-focused mindset and commitment to public service.
Administrative Officer (A0)
Your Next Step
Join a workforce that’s shaping a stronger, fairer Northern Ireland.
Apply now and start your journey with the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
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The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) is the professional workforce that supports the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly and government departments across Northern Ireland. It plays a central role in developing and delivering public services, policies and legislation that impact communities every day — from health and education to infrastructure and the economy.
Working in the Civil Service offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, public-focused work with real societal impact. As one of the region’s largest employers, it provides a wide range of career paths across administrative, professional and specialist roles.
The NICS is widely regarded as a strong employer due to its job security, structured career progression, competitive pension scheme and generous leave entitlements. Flexible and hybrid working options, along with a commitment to equality and inclusion, make it an attractive long-term career choice for many people.
Who is NICS?
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
We’re currently seeking online Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the role of Administrative Officer (AO).
By completing the online form, you are registering your interest to work for NICS. You will be required to select preferences in terms of Department and location. Please note that preferences are not guaranteed.
There are currently five Departments included in this competition with posts across three areas – 2, 4 and 5 (see list of areas above). NICS also operates two work patterns – Standard Working Pattern and Alternative Working Pattern. Please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet for more information.
You will also be required to answer questions regarding to your skills and experience across office procedures, computer skills, meeting deadlines, time management and interpersonal skills as well as using your own initiative and working as part of team.
Please note that we are currently only recruiting for posts in areas 2, 4 and 5.
Do not apply if you are not prepared to take up a role in one of these three areas.
Closing date is 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 7th November, 2025.
Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
How to Apply
Closed for applications