Intelligence Analyst

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 Service (NZSIS) | Te Pā 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 concerns to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.
You may never have considered a career as an Intelligence Analyst, but you could have the education, life experience, background and transferable skills to start in this unique career.
We're looking for people with a wide range of experience, skills and qualities to join our team. Entry level or intermediate positions are available.
As an Intelligence Analyst, you will identify, investigate, analyse and assess national security threats facing New Zealand and New Zealanders at home and abroad. You'll produce tactical, operational and strategic analysis to support a range of dynamic operations and activities.
Training and opportunities to specialise
This is a role with both variety and opportunities to specialise. You'll receive a range of training along with three structured placements in your first year. As an Intelligence Analyst, you will rotate through a variety of analytic teams and functions during your career with us.
As these roles are based in Wellington and Auckland, you may be asked to move between these locations during your employment.
What are we looking for?
Along with an interest in national security and foreign affairs, we are looking for people who want to make a difference and are driven by a sense of duty to others. The following qualities are important to us:
Analytical and critical thinking skills with diversity of thought
Curiosity and problem solving skills
An ability to challenge accepted positions and make objective decisions
Strong interpersonal skills - able to maintain diverse relationships
Excellent communication skills and ability to make persuasive recommendations
Experience juggling competing priorities and resilience working under pressure
Personal resilience
A strong work ethic
Attention to detail
A learning mindset
Keen self-awareness
Responsibility and accountability
For intermediate analyst roles, along with all of the above qualities, you will also have:
Existing (and relevant) intelligence training
Experience with strategic analysis
A demonstrated understanding of risk management
Drive and the ability to self-task and be proactive
Experience building and leveraging a wide range of relationships
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality and timely outputs, including verbal and written briefings
Our selection process
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the selection process, you can expect to complete cognitive and psychometric testing, an assessment centre and interview.
Successful applicants will start with us in February 2026 and will be required to commit to approximately seven weeks of initial training in Wellington. Prior to each placement in your first year, you will need to attend specific training modules in Wellington.
The starting salary for this position is within the following ranges depending on your skills, experience and knowledge. This is a multi-level position, allowing for career progression.
**Level 1 (entry)**: $73,684 - $81,871
**Level 2 (intermediate)**: $87,048 - $96,720
Why work for us
Alongside 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, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Flexible working options, and great work-life balance
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 #
8337
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%), Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
11 Mar 2025 11:59
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Entry, Graduate, Experienced
Expertise
Administration/Support, Analyst, Security & Intelligence