Manager Risk Targeting Analysis

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Shape the future of immigration risk targeting through data, intelligence and insight
• Lead a high-performing team delivering strategic risk targeting advice across the immigration system
• Collaborate across the immigration system, domestic agencies and international borders to protect New Zealand’s immigration integrity
• Salary $118,390 - $143,639 +KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits
• Location Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch

About the Role

Immigration New Zealand’s Immigration Risk and Border (IRB) branch is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head one of two Risk Targeting Analysis teams within the Joint Targeting and Analytics (JTA) unit. This team plays a vital role in analysing data, intelligence and other information to inform visa and border risk targeting frameworks.

As Manager Risk Targeting Analysis, you will lead a Principal Risk Targeting Analyst, and a team of Senior Risk Targeting Analysts and Risk Targeting Analysts initially focussed on risk targeting in the visa domain. You will lead the team to develop broader capability across both the visa and border domains in a managed way over time. Working closely with a colleague Manager Risk Targeting Analysis, you’ll be responsible for delivering robust, objective analytical and strategic advice to support decision-making across Visa Operations, Border Operations, Risk and Verification, and wider INZ leadership.

This role is a people and functional leadership position, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, strategic direction-setting, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with immigration system colleagues and domestic and international partners to ensure immigration risks are identified early and managed effectively.

Skills and Experience Required

We’re looking for a leader who brings :

At time of application you must be a NZ Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Visa.

About MBIE

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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o 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.

How to Apply

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.

Email Emily Boydat – quoting ref MBIE / 18636 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at 11 : 59pm.

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