- Do you enjoy analysing information, piecing together puzzles and feel like you could be doing more with your skills?
- Are you interested in being part of an organisation and a wider government effort that is committed to the security and well-being of New Zealand?
- Do you have foreign language skills?
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.
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.
About the role
The GCSB are looking for Intelligence Production Analysts to join our team. Foreign language skills from across the Indo-Pacific region, including Mandarin, would be advantageous.
This can be an entry level role into the Production Analyst career path, or an opportunity to broaden your existing intelligence analysis skills. With ongoing support and training, your primary role will be analysing information, often in a foreign language, then communicating it effectively to those with a need to know. You will operate with a significant degree of autonomy as you endeavour to satisfy New Zealand's intelligence needs, with the satisfaction of seeing tangible impact from your work.
This is a challenging and rewarding role and requires a willingness to develop and maintain a good working knowledge of information and communication technologies. You will also work with, and contribute to, a tight-knit team of dedicated professionals who are experts in topics that are of real interest to the New Zealand government.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Good general knowledge of, and an interest in international political, economic and security 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.
To be considered for this position you will need to be available to attend a full day Assessment Centre in central Wellington, on one of the following days:
- Friday 17th October
- Monday 20th October
- Wednesday 22nd October
Successful candidates will be required to start their careers with us in Wellington, but with the potential opportunity to relocate to Auckland in the future.
Important information to note
- There will be two cohorts. Successful applicants will start with us either in early 2026 or mid 2026
- All of our staff are required to have high-level security clearance to do the job. There is a rigorous vetting process to allow us to make a risk-based decision on your suitability to work in a Top Secret environment. To check your eligibility, please go to: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
- Appointing range:
- 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 only)
- 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
- 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-tool.
The 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 Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting.
