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New Zealand Defence Force
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Intelligence Operators

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Starting at $69.88 k/yr

Job Description

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Military Role


As an Intelligence Operator your insights keep the team one step ahead. You’ll collect, analyse, and interpret information to support commanders’ decisions, working closely with Army units, the Navy, Air Force, and other agencies. You’ll receive specialist training in intelligence collection, analysis, and security, gaining recognised qualifications while knowing your work directly impacts the team’s safety, effectiveness, and success on operations both in New Zealand and overseas.


Intelligence Operators fulfil an important role in the New Zealand Army. They gather and process information to assist decision making. This is done in conjunction with both the Navy and Air Force, and there are opportunities to work with other government agencies.


INTELLIGENCE STAFF


Record, collate and process information from a variety of sources, following the "Intelligence Cycle": Direction, Collection, Processing and Dissemination

Conduct analysis of the operational environment and threat in order to inform decision-making

Provide security advice to commanders

Help prevent the enemy from being able to predict what we are going to do

Work in small teams to produce quality intelligence products in short time frames

Work closely with other units, including other NZ Army combat Corps and Special Operations Forces

From early on in your career you will be briefing military commanders and what you say will influence their decisions. You will have the chance to develop new skills and meet new challenges as your career progresses.


If you think you have what it takes, you will need to attend an Intelligence Operator Selection Board to be considered for the role.


Requirements

Basics

Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.

Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government's Protective Security Requirements.

You must have been a NZ Citizen for a minimum of 10 years.

You must pass a full Psychological Assessment.

Complete a 10 year background history check that can be checked with the New Zealand authorities to obtain high level security clearance.

Education

3 years secondary school.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.


Fitness & Medical

You must be medically fit for service.

You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards.

Citizenship

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required TSS security clearance for this trade.

Find out if you’re eligible here.


Period of Service

There may be a return of service period for this trade.


Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.


Basic Training

Upon successful enlistment into the Army you’ll be posted to Waiouru Army base. Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to find out if you have got what it takes to be in the Army, and learn various subjects including:


Organisation and Administration

Army Customs and Protocol

Drill and Parades

Military Field Skills and Weapon Training

First Aid

Physical Fitness


Job Training

BASIC INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COURSES

On completion of Basic Training you will post to Linton Military Camp. Here you will prepare for Corps training by developing an understanding of the basic concepts and skills required by conducting on-the-job training.


NZIC CORPS TRAINING

New Zealand Intelligence Corps (NZIC) Corps training is completed at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in Palmerston North. This course takes four months to complete and is split into different components, including: intelligence support to conventional and contemporary operations, de-briefing and security.


EVALUATION

Until you complete your Basic Intelligence and Security Courses, your performance will be monitored by senior members of the NZIC. You can expect to be periodically evaluated to ensure you continue to develop and display the character and qualities required of an Intelligence Operator.


Ongoing Training

COMBAT INTELLIGENCE

After completion of Corps training, there will be numerous opportunities to further develop your ability as an Intelligence Operator. This includes unit based training, military exercises and postings to various roles. The exercises you will participate in will take place both in New Zealand and overseas.


As you progress through your career there is the opportunity to complete more advanced intelligence and security courses which provide soldiers with NZQA qualifications recognised throughout New Zealand:


- New Zealand Certificate in Intelligence [Collation Strand] (Level 5)


- New Zealand Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (Level 6)


Specialist Training

There are several specialist skills within the NZIC which you will have the opportunity to pursue. These include:


- Human Intelligence


- Geospatial Intelligence


- Imagery Intelligence


- Open-Source Intelligence


- Protective Security


Intelligence Operators often spend several years in Combat Intelligence, building knowledge and understanding within the organisation, before specialising. The analytical skills learned in Combat Intelligence will give you an excellent foundation as you move into the more specialised roles.


Benefits & allowances

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.


In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:


  • Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
  • Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
  • Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
  • Opportunities to travel
  • Free and subsidised medical and dental care
  • Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
  • Subsidised insurance cover


Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development

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