Senior Intelligence Officer – National Security (CT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discount

On-site gym access

Service holidays

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington is seeking a Senior Customs Officer – Grade 1 within the National Security Operations team. The role leads intelligence collection, risk assessment, and decision-making to target the greatest risks and support operational activity.

You will produce tactical, operational and strategic intelligence, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident with 15 years of residence in NZ and reside in NZ at time of application, or similar eligibility for security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain Top Secret Special security clearance.
• Clear Police record; pass medical and drug test; hold a full NZ Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide intelligence collection; support operational activity and decision-making.
• Identify and measure risk; produce timely intelligence products for NSO.
• Support management with reporting and contribute to risk assessment outcomes; work with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Decision making

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Technical knowledge (databases/oper.)

Security clearance preparation

Tools

Databases

Operational equipment

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington is seeking a Senior Customs Officer – Grade 1 within the National Security Operations team. The role leads intelligence collection, risk assessment, and decision-making to target the greatest risks and support operational activity.

You will produce tactical, operational and strategic intelligence, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain security clearance.