Intelligence Analyst at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work:  the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'

• Are you an experienced intelligence practitioner with professional curiosity?
• Do you enjoy working under pressure and have an ability to manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely, relevant Intelligence and achieve results for the team?
• Do you enjoy applying your analytical skills to provide decision advantage in the areas of complex risk? 

If you answered yes to the above, then take the opportunity to apply!  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Intelligence Analyst position operates within the Corrections Intelligence framework, delivering nationally consistent products across the Department. This role is an integral part of the intelligence team based at Rimutaka Prison reporting to the Rimutaka and Arohata Intelligence Supervisor. Corrections Intelligence works proactively to provide quality actionable intelligence that consistently provides decision advantage to support safe prisons and safe communities. 

Mōu | About you

We are seeking someone who demonstrate:

• The credibility, integrity and personality to establish and maintain effective relationships internal and external to Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
• An understanding of the strategic, operational and tactical use of intelligence.
• High level competency in problem solving and the ability to think critically.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• The ability to deliver impromptu and planned briefings to a range of stakeholder groups.
• An ability to evaluate information with a sense of urgency, and to be vigilant in ensuring the integrity of our operations by elevating concerns before issues arise.

The successful applicant must obtain, and maintain, a Secret clearance – New Zealand Residency or Citizenship is required for this. A full driving licence is required as travel will be a requirement of this role.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range is $89,163 – $125,877 the mid-point which indicates full competence in the role is $104,897.  Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Tuesday 8th September 2026, 11.59pm NZST

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Gabriella on southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.