Intelligence Analyst (Senior Customs Officer Grade 1) - Strategic Intelligence at New Zealand Customs Service, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you interested in New Zealand's role in international trade, travel, and the fight against organised crime?
• Are you an experienced analyst looking to take that next step in your career and coach and mentor your peers?
• Are you able to work with data and find meaning in the numbers that helps make better decisions?

Be part of our intelligence team providing decision support on strategic issues facing New Zealand and the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs).

We have a great opportunity as an intelligence analyst in our Strategic Intelligence Team.  You will provide analysis that ensures Customs is prepared for the risks of the future and all over the issues of today.  This is a role where you could be involved in collaborative intelligence products between work-areas in Customs, with other government agencies in New Zealand, and with partner agencies around the world.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role…

As a Strategic Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for understanding current and emerging risks through the analysis of international trends, intelligence from partner agencies, and Customs' own extensive datasets and intelligence holdings. This role will see you leading your own assessments and contributing to multiple pieces of work - from collection on behalf of other analysts, requesting information from internal and external groups, conducting or participating in structured analytic sessions, to drafting your own or reviewing another analyst's product.

In this role, you will draw on a wide variety of sources to inform your assessments, so expect to regularly review Customs intelligence products, intelligence reporting from government and industry, Customs' own extensive datasets, as well as data and intelligence from multi-lateral bodies like the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

The salary range for this role is $64,608 to $81,474. We offer flexible working arrangements and full training will be provided.

The Strategic Intelligence Analyst role is an operational role within Customs, at the rank of Senior Customs Officer (Grade 1, Strategic Intelligence) and you will be appointed to this rank on successfully completing all requirements.

What you will need: 

You will need to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level national security clearance. In order to obtain this clearance, you need to be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application;

OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 10 years and resides in NZ at time of application but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past 10 years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: *either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. Small periods (3 months or less) of absence from New Zealand over the 10 years may still be acceptable however you must be able to provide police certificates for time spent in other countries*.

You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level. Already having Top Secret clearance is a benefit, but not a requirement.

Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record.  Successful applicants are also required to pass a medical assessment and drug test and must hold a full NZ Drivers' licence.

Ko wai koe | About you…

To be successful in this role, you will have (but not limited to):

• High level of attention to detail
• The ability to problem solve and make informed decisions in a fast-pacing environment
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in all forms of written and spoken communication
• The ability to work together as a team while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound relationship building skills with both internal, external stakeholders and clients
• Seasoned technical knowledge with the ability to utilise and effectively use a range of databases, software and operational equipment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance
• An understanding of information security principles (classifications, caveats, handling and sharing of information)

He aha mātou e tuku | What we offer

Our people get on-the-job training, formal courses and leadership programmes, and the chance to move across diverse roles. We foster an inclusive and supportive team environment with vibrant social and cultural groups. We also support flexible working - talk to us about how we can help you achieve your flexible working goals, within our operational requirements.  Our people get discounted health insurance, free on-site gyms (in some locations) and three days of service holidays in addition to four weeks of annual leave.

Apply now!

Me pehea te whakauru | How to apply…

Please apply online.  Please submit a cover letter which outlines your suitability and motivation for this role. You will be asked to outline your skills and experience relevant to the role, along with why you are interested in the role and answer some competency-based questions.  The online application process takes a bit of time and requires you to provide examples of previous work - specific questions are asked in the online process. It's best to set aside some time when you won't be interrupted.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete online psychometric testing as part of the process.

If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@customs.govt.nz.

Applications close on 8 October 2023, 5pm.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.  We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.