Lead Intelligence Analyst

Job Title: Lead Intelligence Analyst Role type: Permanent Fulltime Location: Wellington Salary band & range: D $98,955 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role The Lead Intelligence Analyst brings substantial intelligence analytic experience to the conduct and coaching of complex or challenging analysis. They exemplify and advance the practice of strategic intelligence, to deliver expert intelligence analysis, integrate data, and engage across MPI and the intelligence community. The Lead Intelligence Analyst works across all parts of the Strategic Intelligence team and I&I Group's work programme which includes international fisheries, trade, economic security, biosecurity, and national security issues relevant to the primary sector. The Lead Intelligence Analyst will establish and maintain a range of internal and external networks. This includes working with the Principal Adviser (Intelligence) and other Lead Intelligence Analysts in the Intelligence and Information Group and across the Ministry to advance MPI's intelligence practice, as well as establishing relationships with key customers. They are also expected to effectively engage with other government agencies within New Zealand and abroad. Mōu - About You We are looking for an experienced intelligence analyst with at least five years in relevant intelligence analysis roles, or in a strongly similar working environment. As our Lead Intelligence Analyst, you will be experienced at applying complex analytic methodologies, and delivering intelligence insights and outputs at all levels of an organisation. You will have demonstrated experience in coaching analysts and leading the delivery of training in intelligence tools, techniques, and methodologies. You will have experience in developing and managing positive relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders across various specialist areas. A proven track record in contributing to high-quality outcomes for decision-makers is essential, and experience working in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency environments is also highly desirable. If you fit this description and would like to be part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team working to analyse and forecast the biosecurity threats of tomorrow, we look forward to receiving your application. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit. Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team The Intelligence and Information Group (I&I) collects global reporting, science, and data to produce actionable strategic and operational intelligence for busy decision makers across MPI and the wider national security and hazard risk systems. Our Intelligence Analysts come from a variety of backgrounds and work collaboratively to fuse their collective understanding of the sciences, international relations, and economics with intelligence frameworks and methodologies, to deliver robust intelligence assessments. Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks Higher level Security Clearance

• most preferably a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last ten (10) years, OR

• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last ten (10) years : either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application. Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference? We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce. To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 26 th November 2024 If you have any questions about the role, please email cassie.a'uvaa@mpi.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr