Lead Intelligence Analyst at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

About Us | Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services Taituarā branch shapes systems and services that touch almost every New Zealander. Within this, the Regulatory Services Group has oversight of three significant regulatory systems - Anti'Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Gambling (land-based and online), and Charities.

We are a responsive, risk'based regulator focused on preventing and reducing harm. Our work helps ensure New Zealand businesses are not exploited by organised crime and that the integrity of the financial system is protected.

The role | Te tūnga

We are seeking an experienced Lead Intelligence Analyst - Operational to join our Regulatory Intelligence and Insights team.

Our team values the specialist discipline of operational intelligence, and we are looking for an experienced practitioner with strong technical expertise to join us. This role works across all our regulatory systems, providing technical leadership across our operational intelligence work programme and expert advice to the Manager Intelligence and Insights.

The role is expected to set and maintain high technical standards for operational intelligence, lead work on complex entities and high-priority investigations, drive continuous improvement in systems and processes, and actively build the capability of other analysts. Specialist expertise in tools and methods such as financial intelligence, blockchain analytics, and open-source intelligence will be highly valued.

We are looking for someone with advanced capability in intelligence tradecraft, strong collection methods and techniques, sound judgement about information limitations, and excellent attention to detail. You will bring a strong understanding of how intelligence supports operational decision-making, along with the ability to coach and mentor analysts and build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Investigations.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

The experience, knowledge, and skills you will bring to this position will be:

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex operational intelligence work

• Excellent analytical skills across quantitative and qualitative information

• Advanced technical knowledge of operational intelligence tools, methods, and tradecraft

• Proven ability to produce high-quality written reporting for a range of audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group

• Experience in regulatory intelligence or financial intelligence is desirable

If you're looking for a new challenge that encourages you to think innovatively to help make a difference to Aotearoa and its people, then Internal Affairs could be the place for you.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role is $115,425 - $143,640

The location for this recruitment is Wellington. We are also open to the Auckland location for recruitment into this role.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close 5pm, 10 August 2026.

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level of Secret to be considered for this role. Use this tool to check if you are eligible for security clearance: Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements

If you have any questions, please contact Cailin.Valentine@dia.govt.nz

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