Job Description Intelligence AnalystRole type: Permanent full-timeLocation: WellingtonSalary band & range: E - $85,302 and $99,628 depending on skills and experience. Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role:Intelligence Analysts deliver timely, insightful, relevant intelligence products for decision maker to support understanding the risks and opportunities for New Zealand's biosecurity and primary industries. In this role you will be: Planning, leading and delivering intelligence products drawing on a strong understanding of intelligence methodology.Negotiating with stakeholders both internally and external across industry, including decision makers, to determine requirements and priorities for intelligence products.Establishing networks and maintaining productive relationships across MPI, wider government and industry.Prepared to be involved in Responses including All of Government Responses.Developing insights into risks and opportunities for our biosecurity system and/or our primary industries. Mou - About You: We are looking for intelligence professionals that are innovative and creative in their analytic tradecraft, comfortable working with ambiguity, enjoy engaging with clients and stakeholders, and appreciate a supportive, positive work environment. You will have the ability to think critically with an inquiring analytical mind that can think ahead and communicate with impact. You will be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines. A growth mindset and desire to continuously develop your tradecraft and subject matter experience is essential. To be successful in this role, you will need: A tertiary qualification or experience in a relevant discipline such as intelligence, science, law, economics, international relations, or resource managementWorking knowledge of collecting and interpreting diverse information.Effective Interpersonal and relationship management skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise use of time and manage workflows. If you fit this description and like the sound of being part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team working to predict and forecast the biosecurity and primary sector threats of tomorrow, we look forward to receiving your application. Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team The Intelligence and Information Group 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. Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk. Nga hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationWellness benefit for employeesReduced premiums for Group Healthcare SchemesBi-annual MPI-paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/framesWe support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible. Nga Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checksHigher level Security Clearance is a requirement of this role. To be eligible to apply for a clearance you must be: A citizen of, and have resided continuously, in New Zealand or one of the following countries for at least the last fifteen (15) years: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States.Have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS toward the recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, we will not be able to accept your application. You can find out if you or someone else might be eligible by using the self-check tool on the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) website. Kua rite koe mo tenei 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, hapu, whanau and hapori.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 Manatu 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 – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options. Applications close at midnight on 30 October 2024.If you have any questions about the role, please email ****** Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei – Follow MPI hereLinks to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, X