Senior Field Intelligence Officer

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• Be the frontline of intelligence collection — gather critical insights that shape national security and regulatory decisions
• Build trusted networks across Aotearoa to uncover information that drives real-world outcomes for New Zealand’s safety and prosperity.
• 1 x Permanent opportunity Auckland based
• Field Intelligence Officer Salary range $85,537 - $101,911 + KiwiSaver and wellness benefits OR
• Senior Field Intelligence Officer Salary range $101,911-$121,196 + KiwiSaver and wellness benefits

Are you a natural connector with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is looking for a skilled and adaptable Senior Field Intelligence Officer OR Field Intelligence Officer to join our national field intelligence team.

We’re seeking candidates who bring a mix of field experience, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills. You’ll need to be comfortable working in ambiguous situations, making sound judgements, and engaging with a wide range of people.

You will identify and gather sources of information using a variety of methods, working within legal and operational parameters to meet tactical, operation, and strategic intelligence requirements, ensuring all relevant information is explored to develop credible intelligence for an identifies and tasked regulatory and / or intelligence outcome.

Senior Field Intelligence Officer

Field Intelligence Officer

Skills and Experience Required

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high‑performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross‑cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Please state in your cover letter which role you are applying for.

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Applications close on Tuesday 21 October 2025.

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