Intelligence Services Advisor

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.

The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) are seeking an Intelligence Services Advisor to join our busy team.

Our Intelligence Services Advisors provide specialist guidance and assistance to New Zealand government customers, enabling them to make full and compliant use of intelligence information provided by the GCSB. You will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will;

Be enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team

Have an aptitude for both creative and analytical thinking when problem-solving, and the ability to apply intellectual rigour to issues under consideration;

Successfully engage with stakeholders; providing a high standard of customer service;

Have an appreciation of current international political, economic and security affairs and a broad understanding of New Zealand’s role and interest in them;

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Having relevant experience in the intelligence and security sector, preferably with good exposure to intelligence products and services would be an advantage.

The work is interesting and complex and offers the professional and personal satisfaction of challenges. If this sounds like you apply with us today!

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 some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Job Details

Reference #

Location(s)

Wellington

Salary

Band F $73,684 (90%) - $94,152 (115%) , Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%)

Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role

Closes on

23 Jun 2026 23:55

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Job level(s)

Entry, Experienced

Expertise

Analyst, Security & Intelligence