Counterterrorism Intelligence Lead

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Free on-site gym

Service holidays

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service in Auckland is seeking a Senior Customs Officer - Grade 1 to join the National Security Operations team. You will oversee intelligence collection, support operational activity, and produce timely intelligence products to inform risk-based interventions.

The role requires a Top Secret Special security clearance, NZ citizenship or permanent residency, police clearance, medical and drug testing, and a full NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Special clearance.
• New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency and continuous residence for 15 years.
• Clear police record; pass medical and drug test; hold a full NZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intelligence collection and guide operational activity.
• Identify and measure risk; produce timely intelligence products.
• Support management with reporting and risk assessment outcomes.
• Collaborate with NSO team to ensure consistency of approach.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Decision making

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Relationship building

Security awareness

Tech literacy

Tools

Databases

Operational equipment

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service in Auckland is seeking a Senior Customs Officer - Grade 1 to join the National Security Operations team. You will oversee intelligence collection, support operational activity, and produce timely intelligence products to inform risk-based interventions.

The role requires a Top Secret Special security clearance, NZ citizenship or permanent residency, police clearance, medical and drug testing, and a full NZ driver’s license.