Intelligence Production Analyst at Government Communications Security Bureau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Intelligence Production Analyst | Kaitātari Whakaputa Mōhiotanga

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
• Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
• Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
• Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
• Onsite free gym (Wellington)
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
• Flexible working options, and great work-life balance

The role

• Do you enjoy analysing information, piecing together puzzles and feel like you could be doing more with your skills?
• Are you interested in being part of an organisation and a wider government effort that is committed to the security and well-being of New Zealand?
• Do you have foreign language skills?

 The GCSB are looking for Intelligence Production Analysts to join our team. Foreign language skills, particularly in Mandarin, would be advantageous.

This can be an entry level role into the Production Analyst career path, or an opportunity to broaden your existing intelligence analysis skills.  With ongoing support and training, your primary role will be analysing information, often in a foreign language, then communicate it effectively to those with a need to know. You will operate with a significant degree of autonomy as you endeavour to satisfy New Zealand's intelligence needs, with the satisfaction of seeing tangible impacts from your work.

This is a challenging and rewarding role and requires a willingness to develop and maintain a good working knowledge of information and communication technologies. You will also work with, and contribute to, a tight-knit team of dedicated professionals who are experts in topics that are of real interest to the New Zealand government.

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good general knowledge of, and an interest in international political, economic and security affairs

This is a unique opportunity where you will work with a diverse group of people and use exciting technologies to solve complex problems. Above all, your work will ensure that New Zealand remains one of the best places in the world to live. No day will be the same. Ever.

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

• Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
  • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting

Interviews to take place in February 2025.