Intelligence Analyst – Indo-Pacific Languages

Marketplace; Wellington, Auckland; Remote; NZD 60.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Generous leave benefits

Zusammenfassung

Government Communications Security Bureau in New Zealand seeks an Intelligence Analyst – Indo-Pacific Languages. The role sits in the Intelligence Production team across Wellington and Auckland, transforming foreign-language material into actionable insights to support national security decisions.

Open to entry and senior levels, with selection process including cognitive tests and language assessment; salary appointing range listed and start mid-2027.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities to join multiple sources.
• Interest in international, political and security affairs.
• Foreign language ability is desirable, but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Transform foreign language material into actionable intelligence.
• Work within the Intelligence Production team to produce narratives.
• Support national security decisions with insightful analysis.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Foreign language ability

Jobbeschreibung

# Intelligence Analyst – Indo-Pacific Languages at Government Communications Security Bureau, Multiple Locations## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role*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.*Grow your career in Intelligence Analysis - whether you are launching your journey or expanding on your senior expertise. We have both entry-level pathways to build your intelligence foundations, as well as senior roles to elevate your analytical capabilities.At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand’s security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.**The role:**Bring your expertise to our Intelligence Production team! We're actively hiring analysts with strong foreign language skills from across the Indo-Pacific region to help drive our insights.You'll transform foreign language material into actionable intelligence that help safeguard New Zealand's future. Operating with autonomy, your work will directly shape national security decisions - giving you the rare satisfaction of seeing the real-world impact of your work.This is a role for those who love to learn and collaborate. As part of our close-knit, high-performing team, you will expand your technical knowledge and tackle deeply rewarding work while being supported by industry experts. We have vacancies in both Wellington and Auckland.**About** **you:**To be successful in this role, you will have:* **Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills** - Can you work well with others and write clear, concise reports?* **Strong research and analytical skills** - Can you join the dots between multiple different sources to produce a comprehensive narrative?* **Good general knowledge of, and an interest in, international, political, economic and security affairs** - Do you keep a finger on the pulse of global current affairs?Proven ability in a foreign language is desirable, but not essential. Can you read newspaper articles and listen to news bulletins or podcasts in another language?This is a unique opportunity where you will work with a diverse group of people and use exciting technologies to solve complex problems. Above all, your work will ensure that New Zealand remains one of the best places in the world to live.No two days will be the same. Ever.**Our selection process:**If you are shortlisted and progressed through the selection process, you can expect a variety of activities, including cognitive and psychometric testing, written assessment, language testing (for those with foreign language skills) and interview.Successful candidates can expect to start in the role from mid-2027.**Appointing range:**This is a multi-level role that can cater to a range of experience levels.* Level 1: $63,497 - $67,730* Level 2: $87,048 - $92,851* Level 3: $103,009 - $109,876**Why work for us:**Alongside getting to work with other 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)* Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community* 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 **AND*** 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.Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolThe NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.We’ll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our tips on applying and the security clearance process here.You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Government Communications Security Bureau || Location: | Multiple Locations || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Intelligence || Date listed: | 02-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $60,000 - $120,000 || Closing date: | 29-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 10688-290 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.gcsb.govt.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.