Senior Intelligence Analyst – Border Security & Insights

New Zealand Customs Service; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site gym

Service holidays

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service in Tauranga is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to protect the border by turning complex information into actionable insights and risk assessments for frontline decision-making.

You will lead analytical work across tactical and operational environments, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with partners across government. Permanent, full-time role based in Tauranga with Auckland consideration; salary range NZD 82,894–106,618.

Qualifications

• Experience in an intelligence, investigative, risk, compliance or law enforcement environment.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of intelligence methodologies and risk assessment frameworks.
• Experience producing high-quality intelligence reports and recommendations.
• Ability to interpret information from multiple sources to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead intelligence analysis that identifies and assesses risks to New Zealand's border.
• Transform complex information from multiple sources into actionable intelligence products.
• Support frontline teams with insights to inform operational decisions.
• Mentor and guide analysts, contributing to capability development.
• Collaborate across agencies and international networks on intelligence matters.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Risk assessment

Operational decision-making

Communication

Team mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

i2 Analyst's Notebook

Nexus

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service in Tauranga is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to protect the border by turning complex information into actionable insights and risk assessments for frontline decision-making.

You will lead analytical work across tactical and operational environments, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with partners across government. Permanent, full-time role based in Tauranga with Auckland consideration; salary range NZD 82,894–106,618.