Analyst roles x 3

Analyst roles

Ministry of Defence | Manatū Kaupapa Waonga

• Join one of our teams in Ministerial and Executive Services; Governance and Assurance; or Defence Assessment
• 3 permanent roles
• Wellington based

About the roles I Mō te tūnga

We are seeking an analyst for each of the following teams:

• In the Ministerial and Executive Services Branch you will will be involved in communicating about the work of the Defence agencies across a range of Ministerial Servicing tasks. This will incude providing accurate and transparent responses to correspondence, parliamentary questions and Official Information Act requests.
• In the Governance and Assurance Branch you will provide support, advice and secretariat services to Defence Boards and Committees.
• In the Defence Assessment team you will support investigative, evidence-based evaluations, reviews and assessments of both the Ministry and the NZDF.

To be successful we have listed the key requirements below:

• A degree or postgraduate degree in international relations, political science, defence or strategic studies, economics, law, or an analytical or equivalent discipline
• An ability to plan, organise and manage competing priorities to deadlines
• Be inquisitive and prepared to suggest innovative solutions to practical problem solving
• An interest in policy formulation and government processes
• Ability to write and communicate complex ideas to a high standard
• Can build trust and maintain relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with the defence sector would also be beneficial, but is not essential

These are really interesting roles that can provide a core foundation to kickstart your public service career. In addition to delivering the work of these teams, you will work closely with Ministry leaders in defence policy, international engagement and for the delivery of defence capability projects.

We encourage you to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes. If you would like a confidential conversation with someone working in this space please email us at As part of this process you will be required to undertake a writing test. Anyone invited to interview will receive interview questions in advance of their interview.

Who we are I Ko wai mātou

We are the Government's lead civilian advisor on defence. We also purchase major equipment which becomes a capability when it is used by those in service of the New Zealand Defence Force.

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Salary and Benefits I Utu ā-Tau

The anticipated starting salary for these roles is around $66,402. Appointment will be based on skills and experience.

We have a great range of benefits including:

• Flexible working that supports the individual, the team and the organisation
• An annual wellbeing subsidy
• Contributions towards childcare for children up to age 14
• Eyewear subsidy
• Kiwisaver contribution on top of remuneration
• A range of employee led networks you can join.

Before you apply

Working within our 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.

For most roles you'll have a 10 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 security clearance:

Please direct any queries regarding this role to we will however, not consider applications emailed to this address.

Applications close: 5pm Sunday 30 November 2025