Intelligence Analysis Manager

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 delivering impactful intelligence investigations to achieve positive national security outcomes. Our team's deliverables include discovery, targeting, investigations, analysis and advice.
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.
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.
Job Details
Reference #
8986
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
15 Aug 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Management
Expertise
Analyst, Management, Security & Intelligence