Senior Intelligence Analyst

About WorkSafe New Zealand

WorkSafe New Zealand, also known as Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the main regulator for workplace health and safety. Our vision is to ensure every worker returns home safe and healthy. We uphold core values of unity in purpose, meaningful engagement, and a commitment to care.

Team Overview

The Enterprise Planning and Implementation group is a newly formed team designed to enhance organizational planning, coordination, and prioritization to improve delivery outcomes.

The Regulatory Intelligence team delivers intelligence and insights that inform understanding of risks, emerging issues, and supports informed decisions across WorkSafe and with external partners, creating products to guide operational, tactical, and strategic regulatory work.

Role Summary

The Senior Intelligence Analyst will be central in producing and providing intelligence that shapes organizational priorities and regulatory decisions. This role involves analyzing diverse information sources to detect trends, risks, and new challenges while crafting high-quality intelligence products and offering expert counsel to support decision-makers at all levels. This is an opportunity to apply analytical skills to efforts that positively impact workplace health and safety nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Create intelligence products that assist strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead intelligence gathering processes and apply analytical techniques.
• Identify gaps in intelligence and manage coordination of data collection.
• Offer expert guidance on intelligence methodologies and tools.
• Establish and maintain partnerships across governmental bodies and stakeholders.
• Convert complex data into clear, actionable intelligence outputs.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Proven capability in producing intelligence products of high standard.
• Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills enabling influence over decision-making.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with a broad array of stakeholders.
• Preferred qualifications include studies in intelligence, criminology, analytics, or related fields.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary for this permanent position ranges from NZD 112,754 to NZD 124,480, with additional employer contributions to KiwiSaver and SSRSS. From April 1, 2026, KiwiSaver contributions will increase to 3.5%.

Additional benefits include:

• Five weeks of annual leave
• Fifteen days of sick leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• A reward and recognition program celebrating employee contributions
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee-led networks focusing on diversity and inclusion communities such as Rainbow, Pacific, Women’s, and Tū Rangatira Māori Network

Additional Notes

This role is preferably based in Wellington but applications from other New Zealand WorkSafe office locations are welcomed. The position results from organizational restructuring aimed at improving role clarity and operational efficiency.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on October 7, 2026; early application is encouraged as shortlisting will occur continuously and advertising may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Diversity and equal opportunity are actively promoted and applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.