Manager Intelligence Operations, Wellington

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE - Multiple Roles Available We have five Manager roles available: Are you a top-level Intelligence professional ready to lead and manage a team of intelligence practitioners at MBIE and connect across the sector? Use your extensive Intelligence background to help drive the intelligence function and ensure the products and services of Intelligence are delivered consistently and to high quality standards.Advance your career in Intelligence and make a meaningful contribution to the profession. Salary $118,390 - $143,639, Perm, Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch, wellness benefits. Tēnei tūranga - About the Roles: MBIE is responsible for the stewardship of 17 regulatory systems and plays an important role in supporting the national security system, the broader public sector, and New Zealand’s intelligence community.We have multiple exciting leadership opportunities for great people to come and lead our Intelligence teams in delivering the MBIE Intelligence and Country Research (MICR) function. It’s vital that MICR is well organised, well connected, innovative, and able to do the best work possible, to support those who use Intelligence. That’s where you come in! This people leader position will work with our Intelligence Practice and Professional Development team to build capability within their team, collaborate with their MICR colleagues, customers, and across the Intelligence Community and guide their team to achieve MBIE and Government-wide objectives.Reporting to one of the MBIE Heads of Intelligence, these roles will be leading and managing a professional team of practitioners, including Intelligence Analysts or Researchers, to ensure the products and services of MBIE Intelligence and Country Research (MICR) are delivered consistently and to high quality standards.About MBIE Intelligence And Country Research The purpose of MBIE Intelligence and Country Research (MICR) is to actively enable decision-maker advantage at strategic, operational, and tactical levels for MBIE business units, the Executive, our Ministers, and domestic and international partners.Our teams provide intelligence services and produce intelligence products designed, developed, and delivered to maximise opportunities, reduce non-compliance and harm in regulatory systems, uphold governmental responsibilities, and support decision-maker advantage. MICR also leads in coordination between MBIE and other government and international agencies.Through timely and relevant intelligence support and country research products, MICR supports Te Ara Amiorangi and Hīkina Whakatutuki. Roles to be filled Manager Regulatory Intelligence – Immigration NZ (INZ) – Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch Manager Mass Arrivals – Wellington or AucklandManager Intelligence Operations– Wellington or Auckland Manager Registry – Wellington or Auckland Manager Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) – Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch Skills And Experience Required Proven impactful leadership of practitioners, coaching, mentoring, and capability development in Intelligence and/or Research teams.Experience leading projects with excellent knowledge in Intelligence, Research, and Open-Source. Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience. Ability to build strong relationships and develop trust and collaboration. Excellent change leadership, communication, and coaching skills.Understanding of government mechanics and security standards, including handling classified material. A credit check and Police check are required. Must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident residing in NZ for 10+ years, or a citizen of Australia, Canada, UK, or USA residing in those countries for 10+ years, with a verifiable background suitable for high-level security clearance.About MBIE MBIE aims to create a resilient, high-performing economy for all New Zealanders, supporting business productivity, participation, and affordable housing. Guided by values: Better Together, Bold and Brave, Build our Future, Own It. We value partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to Māori-Crown relationships, sustainable solutions, and empowering iwi and Māori communities.How to Apply Click here to view a position description. Submit your application online with a Cover Letter and CV. For questions, contact Jackie Johnson at , quoting ref MBIE/17226. Applications close on 15th May 2025 at 11.59pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr