How do I join the Nzsis?

How do I join the Nzsis?

To become an intelligence officer you usually need to have a tertiary qualification and:

  1. be a New Zealand citizen.
  2. hold a current, full New Zealand driver’s licence.
  3. have a clean police record.
  4. pass a full psychological assessment.
  5. gain high-level security clearance.

How do you become a SIS agent?

How to become a CSIS intelligence analyst

  1. Earn a bachelor’s degree. To be considered for an intelligence analyst position, you first need a bachelor’s degree.
  2. Gain work experience.
  3. Meet CSIS minimum requirements.
  4. Complete the nine-step application process.

What is NZ version of FBI?

NZSIS
NZSIS is a public service agency that contributes to New Zealand’s safety and security. NZSIS headquarters is based in Wellington with regional offices in Auckland and Christchurch, and some staff based overseas.

How do I become an intelligence officer NZ?

To become an intelligence officer you usually need to have a tertiary qualification and: be a New Zealand citizen….Intelligence analysts in the NZ Police also need to:

  1. have a tertiary qualification or equivalent life experience.
  2. pass problem-solving tests.
  3. provide a sample of analytical written work.

Does NZ have a secret service?

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) investigates threats to New Zealand’s national security, collects foreign intelligence, and provides a range of protective security advice and services to the New Zealand Government. Rebecca Kitteridge is the current Director-General of the NZSIS.

What is Canada’s FBI called?

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS, pronounced “see-sis”) is Canada’s spy agency. CSIS is not a police agency like the RCMP – its officers have no power to arrest or detain and do not enforce the Criminal Code or other laws.

How long is CSIS training?

CSIS hires students on a part-time basis. Students must be willing to work a minimum of 12.5 hours a week per work term. CSIS student opportunities are advertised at Canada.ca/csisjobs. It takes about 10-12 months to process the student application and obtain a top secret clearance.

Does NZ have CIA?

The Security Intelligence Service (SIS) is New Zealand’s primary national intelligence agency with responsibilities for both national security (including counterterrorism and counterintelligence) and foreign intelligence.

Is there FBI in New Zealand?

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS or SIS; Māori: Te Pā Whakamarumaru) is New Zealand’s primary national intelligence agency.

Do intelligence officers travel?

Almost all Intelligence Officers can expect to travel at some point in their career. Intelligence Case Officers can also expect to work overseas in a variety of different locations.

How are spies recruited?

Background research is conducted on the potential agent to identify any ties to a foreign intelligence agency, select the most promising candidates and approach method. Obvious candidates are staff officers under diplomatic cover, or officers under nonofficial contact, have routine contact.

What are the roles within the NZSIS?

There are a range of roles within the NZSIS which contribute to building a safer and more prosperous New Zealand. Read about some of the roles within the NZSIS below. It takes a special person to gather intelligence that has the potential to save lives and keep New Zealand safe.

How do I get a job with the NZ public service?

Increasingly, staff are recruited through: the NZ Government Jobs On Line website. Staff are trained for the specific type of work on which they will be employed. The Service runs a comprehensive management training programme and a variety of other general programmes which staff are encouraged to attend.

What is your educational background as a NZSIS fellow?

There is no typical educational or work history background amongst my colleagues here at the NZSIS, so everyone has an interesting or different story to tell. My educational background is in Science, graduating with a PhD in Biology and then working within the university sector as a researcher.

What does New Zealand’s security agency do?

We investigate and counter threats to New Zealand’s security, such as terrorism, violent extremism and foreign interference. We also provide protective security advice to protect New Zealand’s people, information and assets.

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