Intelligence Analyst – Mandarin

New Zealand Government; Wellington, Auckland; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision care

KiwiSaver

Leave benefits

Parental leave

Onsite gym

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks Intelligence Analysts for Wellington or Auckland, from entry to senior levels. You will transform foreign language material into actionable intelligence and influence national security decisions with autonomy within a close-knit, high-performing team.

Successful candidates will engage in language testing and assessments, with mid-2027 start timelines and a clear pathway across multiple experience levels. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in a foreign language reading articles and listening to news bulletins or podcasts.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills for clear reports.
• Strong research and analytical skills to join dots between sources.
• Interest in international, political, economic and security affairs.

Responsibilities

• Transform foreign language material into actionable intelligence.
• Collaborate within a close-knit, high-performing team.
• Contribute to safeguarding New Zealand's future.
• Engage in the recruitment process activities and ongoing training.

Skills

Foreign language

Analytical skills

Written communication

Research skills

Job description

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.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, including Mandarin, 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:Proven ability in a foreign language - Can you read newspaper articles and listen to news bulletins or podcasts in another language?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?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 - $67,730Level 2: $87,048 - $92,851Level 3: $103,009 - $109,876Why 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 packagesEnhanced employer contributions to your KiwiSaverGenerous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leaveChildcare allowance for your preschoolersOnsite free gym (Wellington)Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence communityGreat work-life balanceBefore 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 ORHold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years ANDBe eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearanceOrdinarily, 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