Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Looking for Aviation Security Strategic Intelligence Analyst at Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Full Time

• Assist in the development of security threat and risk assessments
• Key relationship management role with internal and external stakeholders
• Permanent position, National Office, Wellington

Working at our organisation you will have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand.

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join the Aviation Security and Infrastructure Group. This role will see you share your time with the Combined Threat Assessment Group (CTAG). CTAG is an independent, multi-agency unit hosted within the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS).

As a Strategic Intelligence Analyst you will inform the “intelligence process” by gathering, analysing and evaluating all-source information to produce impactful intelligence assessments on issues relevant to New Zealand’s aviation and wider national security. You will represent CAA and CTAG in a liaison capacity; where you will be required to present complex information, and/or convince or persuade others to gain their co-operation to achieve specific intelligence objectives.

The role can be varied and evolving in nature, therefore a sound judgement and awareness of domestic and international policy settings, and the geo-political and threat environment, will ensure the Strategic Intelligence Analyst produces coherent and well-reasoned assessments, identifies emerging trends and anticipates customer requirements.

The salary band for the Aviation Security Strategic Intelligence Analyst goes from $98,689 to $137,630 with the mid-range being $115,378. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles.

What You’ll Bring

The successful candidate will need to be a critical thinker, with highly developed conceptual and analytical skills. Candidates should have the ability to build and maintain effective and productive working relationships across all levels of the organisation, as well as building effective relationships with external stakeholders. You will have a high level of self-motivation, an ability to effectively motivate others, challenge accepted positions and decisions, and not be afraid to ask difficult questions.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification requiring a high level of research, analytical and evaluative skills or relevant and equivalent experience.
• Proven high order analytical, critical thinking and report writing skills.
• An understanding of New Zealand government processes, particularly in national security and foreign affairs.
• Experience in Aviation security threats, threat assessment and/or risk management.
• Capacity to develop independent analytical judgment across a range of areas.

National Security Clearance

To be eligible for this role you must be able to gain and maintain a “Top Secret Special” national security clearance. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret Specialsecurity clearance. Please note this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

About Us

safe for the public, people who work in it and use it, as well as to keep it protected (secure). We take pride in being flexible and efficient, always adapting to meet the evolving aviation and security needs of Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world. We understand that the future may look different from today, both for the aviation industry and our organisation as a Crown entity. As such, we are committed to embracing progressive change and continuously improving our organisational systems, practices, and design to stay ahead.

Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

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Applications close on Sunday 8 September 2024