Intelligence officer, Āpiha matataua
Also known as
- Intelligence analyst, intelligence specialist, intelligence operator, electronic warfare operator, information systems operator, communication systems operator
Intelligence officers collect and analyse information on people, places and events that may be a threat to businesses or national and international security.
Your pay could be
$68K
Lower
$86K to $122K
Most common
$140K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2-3 years
Intelligence officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work long or irregular hours
- usually work in offices or at military facilities and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- collect and analyse information
- prepare and share intelligence reports
- work on cases with police and lawyers
- interview people to gather information
- monitor phone calls
- follow up on intelligence reports
- manage informants and process their information
- review and improve intelligence processes
- train staff in crime prevention and information collection
Investigative
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an intelligence officer and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in psychology, political science and policy, criminology or similar area OR a New Zealand Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (Level 6) OR to complete specialist training through the Defence Force
- to pass a police check
- a driver licence
- a security clearance
You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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