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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Intelligence Analyst - MSOC

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 11efd67c9c965fc5

Job Description

Mō mātou | About Us Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We’re bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. Our Values Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the team The Maritime Security team ensures compliance, readiness and response related to maritime security so all New Zealand trading ports comply with the Maritime Security Act. The team is integrated into the national intelligence community and ensures that Maritime NZ contributes to the NZ National Security framework and informs all‑of‑government capability to respond to maritime security risks. It also works with Pacific Island Countries on security‑related capacity building and maintains strong relationships with international partners on maritime security matters. New Zealand's maritime security sector is comprised of a number of government agencies and stakeholders with maritime domain risk management and support responsibilities. These agencies are brought together under the Maritime Security Oversight Committee (MSOC) and incorporate governance, policy, intelligence and operational coordination functions. Te tūnga | The role As the Senior Intelligence Analyst – MSOC, you will be responsible for providing detailed intelligence analysis to identify the causes and drivers of emerging risk and harm. Your work will include environmental and horizon scanning, the synthesis of a range of data to produce high quality intelligence assessments and, when required, presenting work in different formats to the Maritime Security Oversight Committee and/or senior external officials. You'll also play a key role in developing and managing relationships with other agencies and external stakeholders to support MSOC intelligence needs. Nōu te rourou | What you bring We are looking for an experienced intelligence professional who can effectively deliver strategic intelligence to MSOC. Key candidate requirements include: Proven experience and knowledge of the use of advanced intelligence analytical tools and methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative Evidence of personally leading the design, development and implementation of large scale intelligence products Experience providing advice to wide range of audiences, to translate principles into action/application Highly effective written and oral communication skills Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret national security clearance For more information about obtaining a security clearance, and to check your eligibility, please follow this link: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/guidance/getting-a-national-security-clearance/eligibility-tool Mōu | For you Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values. Upon joining us you’ll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection & Life Insurance. We also have two employee led networks; Women’s Network or Rainbow Network, along with staff engagement groups such as Te Rōpū Māori that you may want to join. Check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here. Income Protection & Life Insurance Women’s Network or Rainbow Network Te Rōpū Māori Salary range – Up to $119,318.93 depending on skills and experience + superannuation. Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 9th August. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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