Army - Intelligence Operator

Defence Technology Agency; Papakura, Linton, Burnham; On-site; NZD 62,894 - 76,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored tertiary study programmes

Access to gyms and swimming pools

Subsidised food and accommodation

Free medical and dental care

Job summary

Defence Technology Agency is seeking an Intelligence Operator to gather and analyze critical information for the New Zealand Army. This role involves working closely with Navy and Air Force, utilizing analytical skills, and providing vital intelligence to commanders. Candidates must meet specific requirements, including NZ citizenship and a minimum educational background. With an initial salary of $69,883 and potential future earnings of $98,000, this position offers a rewarding career with development opportunities in various military disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by graduation from recruit course.
• NZ Citizenship for a minimum of 10 years.
• Pass psychological assessment.
• Complete a 10-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze information to assist decision-making.
• Produce intelligence products in small teams.
• Brief military commanders on findings.
• Support operations and maintain situational awareness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

3 years secondary school

Job description

Help the Army outsmart the enemy, safeguard Army secrets and give commanders the information they need to make the right decisions.

About the role

Entry type

General entry

Under training

$69,883

Location

Papakura, Linton, Trentham, Burnham

Intelligence Operators fulfil an important role in the New Zealand Army. They gather and process information to assist decision making. This is done in conjunction with both the Navy and Air Force, and there are opportunities to work with other government agencies.

INTELLIGENCE STAFF

• Record, collate and process information from a variety of sources, following the "Intelligence Cycle": Direction, Collection, Processing and Dissemination
• Conduct analysis of the operational environment and threat in order to inform decision‑making
• Provide security advice to commanders
• Help prevent the enemy from being able to predict what we are going to do
• Work in small teams to produce quality intelligence products in short time frames
• Work closely with other units, including other NZ Army combat Corps and Special Operations Forces

From early on in your career you will be briefing military commanders and what you say will influence their decisions. You will have the chance to develop new skills and meet new challenges as your career progresses.

If you think you have what it takes, you will need to attend an Intelligence Operator Selection Board to be considered for the role.

Requirements

Basics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• You must have been a NZ Citizen for a minimum of 10 years.
• You must pass a full Psychological Assessment.
• Complete a 10‑year background history check that can be checked with the New Zealand authorities to obtain high level security clearance.

Education

• 3 years secondary school.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

There may be a return of service period for this trade.

Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in oureligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Job on base

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities as an Intelligence Operator in camp will see you developing the skills required to support commanders on operations. You will work as part of an intelligence team while you hone your skills, using operational equipment and practice the techniques of Intelligence analysis in live scenarios.

As well as your day‑to‑day responsibilities as an Intelligence Operator, you will also continue to develop the key soldier skills of weapons handling, medical and radio/communications training, and physical fitness.

Job on deployment

As an Intelligence Operator you will have the opportunity to deploy wherever the Army goes. You will use your skills to analyse the multi‑dimensional operating space and maintain situational awareness. You will then be responsible for compiling intelligence product and reporting your findings to commanders to ensure they have the most accurate information to make the most informed decisions.

Upon successful enlistment into the Army you’ll be posted to Waiouru Army base. Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to find out if you have got what it takes to be in the Army, and learn various subjects including:

• Organisation and Administration
• Army Customs and Protocol
• Drill and Parades
• Military Field Skills and Weapon Training

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.

In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:

• Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
• Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
• Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
• Opportunities to travel
• Free and subsidised medical and dental care
• Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
• Subsidised insurance cover

Careers in the Army are well‑rewarded, diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, your salary will rise accordingly.

Under training

$69,883

Future potential earnings

$98,000

Am I fit enough?

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