Intelligence Analysis Manager at NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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 New Zealand Security Intelligence (NZSIS) | Te Pa Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure. We collect and analyse intelligence and security to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.

The role:

• Are you an emerging or experienced people leader?
• Are you able to operate across the wider national security system?
• Are you curious, driven and outcome focussed?
• Do you thrive in novel situations and deliver innovative and creative solutions?
• Do you create an environment in which your people thrive?

Then you may be the Intelligence Analysis Manager we’re looking for.

The role is responsible for leading teams of high performing intelligence analysts whose role is protecting New Zealanders from the threats of violent extremism and terrorism. Our team's deliverables include strategic assessments, discovery, investigations and providing unique insights and assurance to the wider national security system. 

You will work collaboratively with other managers across all levels within the directorate, as well as external partner agencies, to manage operational requirements and ensure the delivery high quality intelligence.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a leader with a background in security intelligence, leading successful investigative or operational teams and focussed on supporting, developing and empowering our people. You will have experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ideally in an intelligence context, risk management, and strategic planning.

We are looking for you to bring:

• the ability to identify and manage risk and make sound decisions
• creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• the ability to build and maintain positive and productive internal and external relationships
• excellent written and verbal communication – the ability to present complex issues clearly and tailor your style to a variety of audiences

Our teams are passionate, committed and motivated to achieve our mission of keeping Aotearoa and New Zealanders safe and secure. If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us?

Getting to work alongside 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
• On-site gym (Wellington)
• Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community

The expected appointing range for this position is between $120,359 - $128,383 per annum. If successful, the step in which you are appointed in this range will be determined on review of your skills and experience post-interview. 

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: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service