143 research and intelligence jobs in New Zealand

Starting salary from $90,060 + 5weeks annual leave

Lead information requests as the specialist for a business unit
Bring your innovation and critical thinking to support a Senior Leader
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Lead information requests as the specialist for a business unit
Bring your innovation and critical thinking to support a Senior Leader
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Join this forward-focused, dynamic, innovative service managing and leading our OIA process and responses. Be respected for your specialist knowledge.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured•Expiring

This is a featured job

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

This is a Full time job

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Analyst Level 1

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

NZD (AUD)

Influence national justice decisions through data insights
Work across agencies solving complex, real-world problems
Learn SQL, SAS, PowerBI in a high-impact BI team

Influence national justice decisions through data insights
Work across agencies solving complex, real-world problems
Learn SQL, SAS, PowerBI in a high-impact BI team

Analyst role using data to generate insights, inform decisions, and shape outcomes across NZ's justice sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Analyst & Compliance Officer

at Kiwifruit New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

This is a dynamic role in an important export sector that blends market intelligence, strategy, and compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Head of Intelligence - 12 Month Fixed Term

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$191,635 – $239,544 per year

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Deliver actionable insights for national technology strategy
Exercise executive leadership responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Deliver actionable insights for national technology strategy
Exercise executive leadership responsibilities

Lead the delivery of intelligence to shape New Zealand’s future in advanced technologies!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Investigator | Kaihōpara

at Office of the Privacy Commissioner

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$72,500 – $100,000 per year

Challenging, interesting casework
Inclusive, collaborative working environment
Great organisational culture, flexible work options

Challenging, interesting casework
Inclusive, collaborative working environment
Great organisational culture, flexible work options

Investigator role, engaging with compelling and developing privacy issues in a fast moving environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Investigation Support Unit Investigator

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Salary within $87,306 - $91,353

ISU Investigators assist with evidence collection, file preparation, and investigative tasks supporting case resolution.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen hours ago

Intelligence Analyst

This is a Full time job

$81,312 - $101,188.

Intelligence Analyst role embedded in Identity Investigations & contributing tactical and operational intelligence to mitigate risks and threats.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Impact Analyst

at Impact Lab

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join ImpactLab as an Impact Analyst—help charities measure social impact with data-driven insights to make investment work better for communities!

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Intelligence Analyst

This is a Full time job

at Health and Disability Commissioner

G $87,306.00 - $91,353.00

Bring your skills to NZ Police and build a career with real purpose.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Investigator | Kaitūhura

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Strong analytical, communication and resolution skills, use Investigation exp
Full time permanent role Wellington or Auckland CBD location
Flexible working and WFH 3days in office and 2 days in office split

Strong analytical, communication and resolution skills, use Investigation exp
Full time permanent role Wellington or Auckland CBD location
Flexible working and WFH 3days in office and 2 days in office split

Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving skills Knowledge of the health or disability sector Permanent role in WLG or AKL CBD location

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Junior/Graduate Investment Manager + Assistant

at Acentia Holdings Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$45 – $50 per hour

Suitable for the ambitious and internationally minded individuals

subClassification: Funds ManagementFunds Management

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Intelligence Analyst

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

Newly created role; opportunity to shape how things are done
Exposure to operational and strategic intelligence work
Trentham based role, close to train, free parking

Newly created role; opportunity to shape how things are done
Exposure to operational and strategic intelligence work
Trentham based role, close to train, free parking

A hands-on intelligence role focused on delivering analysis that informs decisions

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Advisor - Operational Policy and Practice

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Permanent position based in our Wellington Office
Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes
Support the development and maintenance of operational practice guidance

Permanent position based in our Wellington Office
Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes
Support the development and maintenance of operational practice guidance

Permanent opportunity in our newly established Operational Policy and Practice team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Research assistant

at Wise Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

30 - 40 hours per week + based in Auckland.
Fixed term for 12 months
Flexible working + Work life balance encouraged.

30 - 40 hours per week + based in Auckland.
Fixed term for 12 months
Flexible working + Work life balance encouraged.

Work for a national centre of workforce development in mental health + addiction. Assist project leads in the development + completion of research.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Data Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Permanent, Wellington based position
Turn data into insights that drive better business decisions
Help shape strategy through analysis and reporting

Permanent, Wellington based position
Turn data into insights that drive better business decisions
Help shape strategy through analysis and reporting

Make a difference with data that shapes New Zealand's forests

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Research and Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake (12 month fixed term contract)

at Mana Mahi Recruitment

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Research & Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake role supporting Kaupapa Māori research, community engagement, analysis & reporting to amplify whānau voices

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Official Information Request/Business Advisor - supporting Senior Leadership

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Starting salary from $90,060 + 5weeks annual leave

Lead information requests as the specialist for a business unit
Bring your innovation and critical thinking to support a Senior Leader
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Lead information requests as the specialist for a business unit
Bring your innovation and critical thinking to support a Senior Leader
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Join this forward-focused, dynamic, innovative service managing and leading our OIA process and responses. Be respected for your specialist knowledge.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty hours ago

Sub Doctoral Research Coordinator

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Salary range for this role is $63,600 – 79,300

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Part-time Sub Doctoral Research Coordinator role at the University of Auckland, supporting postgraduate research students.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20h ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$85,537 - $101,911

Investigate high level and general based Immigration Act offending
Tauranga location

Investigate high level and general based Immigration Act offending
Tauranga location

A unique opportunity to join Immigration Compliance & Investigation and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor - International Revenue Strategy

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you intellectually curious?
Assist our specialists to protect the integrity of NZ international tax base
Location for the role is flexible - however Wellington is preferred

Are you intellectually curious?
Assist our specialists to protect the integrity of NZ international tax base
Location for the role is flexible - however Wellington is preferred

The Senior Advisor will focus on the management and delivery of outcomes for a variety of customers, supporting the domain leads within the IRS team.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Asset Data &Information

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

Work from anywhere in NZ
Influential role shaping asset data strategy
Improving health outcomes through better facilities, systems, and insights.

Work from anywhere in NZ
Influential role shaping asset data strategy
Improving health outcomes through better facilities, systems, and insights.

Senior Advisor role shaping asset data frameworks, delivering insights and enabling smarter decisions to optimise Health NZ's national portfolio

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Ministerial Advisor (Expression of Interest)

This is a Full time job

$99,025 - $141,915

Ministerial Resourcing are seeking expressions of interest for the Ministerial Advisor role, across Ministerial Offices.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor - Inquiry into Tauranga Landslides

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

$129,510 - $161,167 p.a.

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Key senior role gathering and analysing a broad range of evidence to support the Inquiry

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Analyst Spatial Intelligence

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Use GIS to shape national decisions across forestry and biosecurity
Combine imagery analysis, GIS, policy application, and innovation
Grow your skills, building tools and workflows in a specialist team

Use GIS to shape national decisions across forestry and biosecurity
Combine imagery analysis, GIS, policy application, and innovation
Grow your skills, building tools and workflows in a specialist team

Join our focused Spatial Intelligence team to provide spatial data analysis to inform on a range of organisational delivery decisions

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Research Fellow

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 - $119,204 (pro rata)

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Fixed-term part-time Research Fellow role at the University of Auckland's Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Data Analysts and Senior Data Analysts | MBIE Fuel Response

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join a high performing team delivering key services across government
Support the Fuel Response effort through high-quality analysis
Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Join a high performing team delivering key services across government
Support the Fuel Response effort through high-quality analysis
Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Support MBIE's ongoing fuel supply response work

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Student Engagement Advisor

at The University of Waikato

This is a Part time job

Hamilton East, Waikato(Hybrid)

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Build student connections, promote education pathways, and engage schools and communities to inspire future learners.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor - Operational Policy (AML/CFT)

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$129,510 - $161,167 p.a.

Lead influential AML/CFT policy with national and international impact
Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and Ministers
Work on complex, high-profile issues at the heart of public trust

Lead influential AML/CFT policy with national and international impact
Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and Ministers
Work on complex, high-profile issues at the heart of public trust

Shape and lead AML/CFT operational policy that protects New Zealand's financial system and supports clear, risk-based compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Analyst

This is a Full time job

at Government Communications Security Bureau | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Starting salary between $77,886 and $86,082

Improve outcomes for tamariki with survey design, data analysis, & analytics
Passionate, friendly & multi-disciplinary team dedicated to producing quality
Permanent role based in our Wellington National Office

Improve outcomes for tamariki with survey design, data analysis, & analytics
Passionate, friendly & multi-disciplinary team dedicated to producing quality
Permanent role based in our Wellington National Office

Join our Surveys & Advanced Analytics team & contribute to building a robust evidence base.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Deputy Director-General, Intelligence

This is a Full time job