Vetting Analyst

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 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) | Te P Whakamarumaru, we are dedicated to our mission of keeping Aotearoa New Zealand and our people safe and secure. We collect, analyse and assess intelligence which enables us to provide advice and guidance to protect New Zealand from threats such as foreign interference, espionage and terrorism.

We are looking for a Vetting Analyst to join our tight-knit, high performing team. If you are naturally inquisitive and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

NZSIS has a statutory mandate to conduct security vetting in New Zealand on behalf of all government agencies. As a Vetting Analyst, you'll play a critical role in contributing to the security of New Zealand. Your day-to-day will involve conducting background investigations and assessing suitability for nominated government employees and contractors so they may hold a national security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of national security in a fast-paced, challenging role that will stretch your analytical thinking. You'll be part of a close, collaborative team where you can expect mentorship, support and professional growth.

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
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
• Great work-life balance

Who we're looking for

This role will draw on your strong interpersonal skills and ability to gather and analyse information from multiple sources to make evidence backed assessments. You will also need to be discreet and demonstrate the ability to make assessments in a non-judgemental manner.

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience in investigative or information gathering and analysis work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to elicit information and discuss sensitive subjects in a discreet non-judgemental manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication style.
• An ability to make well informed and fair assessments.
• A high level of integrity and trustworthiness and a reputation for attention to detail.
• Excellent self-management skills with the ability to be flexible and prioritise in the face of a demanding workload.

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

The appointing range for this role is $73,684 - $78,596.