Senior Field Intelligence Officer

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand government agency is seeking a Senior Field Intelligence Officer or Field Intelligence Officer in Auckland. The roles require strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gather intelligence for national security. Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and proven experience in relevant fields. Salary ranges from $85,537 to $121,196, plus benefits. Apply now to contribute to New Zealand's safety and prosperity.

Benefits

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in intelligence collection or similar fields.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changes.
• NZ citizenship or residence class visa required.

Responsibilities

• Gather critical insights for national security.
• Develop relationships for information gathering.
• Work within legal and operational parameters.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Sound judgement and problem-solving mindset

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Full New Zealand driver’s licence

Job description

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Be the frontline of intelligence collection — gather critical insights that shape national security and regulatory decisions
• Build trusted networks across Aotearoa to uncover information that drives real-world outcomes for New Zealand’s safety and prosperity
• 1 x Permanent opportunity Auckland based
• Field Intelligence Officer Salary range $85,537 - $101,911 + KiwiSaver and wellness benefits OR
• Senior Field Intelligence Officer Salary range $101,911-$121,196 + KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

About the Role

Are you a natural connector with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is looking for a skilled and adaptable Senior Field Intelligence Officer OR Field Intelligence Officer to join our national field intelligence team.

We’re seeking candidates who bring a mix of field experience, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills. You’ll need to be comfortable working in ambiguous situations, making sound judgements, and engaging with a wide range of people.

You will identify and gather sources of information using a variety of methods, working within legal and operational parameters to meet tactical, operation, and strategic intelligence requirements, ensuring all relevant information is explored to develop credible intelligence for an identifies and tasked regulatory and/or intelligence outcome.

Senior Field Intelligence Officer

• Proven experience in a relevant intelligence field
• Proven experience with complex, ambiguous and sensitive collection activities
• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching other intelligence professionals as part of the broader technical capability development and culture of sharing expertise.

Field Intelligence Officer

• Proven ability to build and manage key strategic relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, maintaining confidentiality, trust and credibility at a variety of levels
• Can-do positive and proactive attitude

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to build rapport and trust quickly.
• Sound judgement and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including short periods away from home.
• A current Full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• NZ citizenship or residence class visa (if based in NZ).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in intelligence collection, law enforcement, defence, or regulatory environments.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding of MBIE’s operating environment and national security systems.

About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia– Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

How to Apply

Please state in your cover letter which role you are applying for. When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you\'re the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process. We can\'t wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/18447 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday 21 October 2025.