Lead Advisor Intelligence Practice

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Wellington, NZ
Base: $118,390 - $143,639 nzd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Senior intelligence professional expertise
Strategic thinking in intelligence practice
Leadership and mentoring skills
The Lead Advisor Intelligence Practice is a top-level intelligence professional responsible for leading and driving the development of intelligence practice across MBIE and the New Zealand Intelligence sector

Job Summary

  • The Lead Advisor Intelligence Practice is a top-level intelligence professional responsible for leading and driving the development of intelligence practice across MBIE and the New Zealand Intelligence sector.
  • This role offers the opportunity to work in a great environment with a highly skilled and enthusiastic team while contributing to the intelligence profession at the highest level across the sector.
  • The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to manage fast-paced work and foundational projects that stretch problem-solving approaches.

Matching Summary

The Lead Advisor Intelligence Practice is a top-level intelligence professional responsible for leading and driving the development of intelligence practice across MBIE and the New Zealand Intelligence sector.

Salary

Base: $118390 - $143639 NZD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior intelligence professional expertise
  • Strategic thinking in intelligence practice
  • Leadership and mentoring skills
  • Development and delivery of learning programmes
  • Collaboration across diverse stakeholders
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with protective security protocols
  • Supporting national security or intelligence response
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Action-oriented approach
  • Experience in adult learning

Key Requirements

  • Significant senior intelligence professional experience
  • New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency with 10 years continuous residence
  • Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience delivering professional intelligence tradecraft
  • Proven leadership and coaching abilities

Work Rights

Must be NZ Citizen or PR with 10 years continuous residence or citizen of Australia, Canada, UK, or USA with 10 years continuous residence in one or more of those countries

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