Intelligence Support Officer Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment location Auckland.

About the role as an Intelligence Support Officer, you will work in partnership across MBIE and other government agencies to inform decision makers. You will make critical judgements on initial actions for information requests and assist in the development of intelligence products and other services which provide unique insights into risk and value decisions across MBIE's regulatory and New Zealand's national security systems.

We are a busy unit, operating in a high tempo and dynamic environment. Achievers in the Intelligence roles are resilient, enthusiastic self-starters, whose excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and confidence will ensure they're a great team fit. As a member of our Intelligence Unit you will assist in the development of intelligence products and services for a wide range of customers from leadership teams to frontline staff. These products and services contribute on both a tactical and strategic level, to inform the debate on priorities, policy and legislative issues and responses.

To do this effectively you must be comfortable in your ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that ensure your customers get the intelligence services they need in a timely manner.

Skills and experience required sound analytical skills with a problem-solving approach and excellent judgement. Strong communication skills, written and oral. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships. Ability to quickly assimilate new information or areas of work. A collaborative and action-oriented approach.

Ability to adapt within a dynamic environment. Excellent organising skills, with an ability to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks for a range of customers. Previous experience in a support officer role is an advantage. Experience or knowledge of Immigration NZ and the Labour Inspectorate is an advantage. The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. You must be a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a residence class visa, and be able to gain and maintain a national security clearance.

Note applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET government security clearance. In order to achieve this they must be a New Zealand citizen or resident who has resided continuously in this country for 10 years, OR a citizen of Australia, Canada, The United Kingdom, or The United States of America; and have resided continuously in one or more of those countries for the past 10 years prior to application, with a background history which is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a high level.

About the team this position is based within the MBIE Intelligence Unit, and is part of the Intelligence, Data and Insights branch within Immigration New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand works with international organisations and industry partners to improve border security and make immigration easier. We lead government strategy designed to help migrants settle into New Zealand.

Our values are part of everything we do. Our people are strong collaborators who believe we are always Better Together - Mahi Tahi. We are Bold and Brave- Maia in the way we create, innovate, learn and share. We take charge of Building Our Future - Pae Kahurangi and we Own It - Pono Me Te Tika in everything we do. We are part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand's largest government department. MBIE's purpose is to grow the New Zealand economy to provide a better standard of living for all New Zealanders.

Why work for us excellent training programmes and development opportunities. 23 days annual leave. Flexible working opportunities. Industry competitive salary. Exposure across NZ's largest government Ministry.