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Join the National Intelligence Organization

The National Intelligence Organization (NIO) offers exciting career opportunities for individuals dedicated to safeguarding Papua New Guinea’s national security. As part of our dynamic and professional team, you will contribute to critical intelligence operations, threat analysis, and the protection of our nation’s sovereignty.

START YOUR CAREER WITH US

The Office of the Director General is now inviting highly qualified and experienced people to apply for the following positions.

Submit three (3) copies of applications and supporting documents. 

First preferences will only be given to those who provide all the requirements highlighted below.

Requirements:

  1. x3 Applications (TRIPLICATE)
  2. Police Clearance 
  3. National Identification Card (NID)
  4. Medical Clearance

If you think you have the required skills, attributes, experience and want to be part of a team of professionals in a dynamic organisation, please send in your written application with your CV/Resumes, references and supporting documentswith reliable current contacts of at least three referees.

Note that housing is NOT a not a condition of employment.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive a response from the department, consider your application unseccessful.

For additional information and/or enquiries about job description, please do not hesitate to contact us on 323 3390 or email: recruitmentnio2025@gmail.com.

Forward all your application to:

The Chairman

Recruitment & Selection Committee

Department of Prime Minister & NEC

P O Box 1385

BOROKO 111

National Capital District

 

Application closes on COB: Friday 3rd October 2025, 4:06pm

DIRECTOR COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

Port Moresby

The Director Counter Intelligence is responsible for the overall management and implementation of all Counter Intelligence liaisons/responsibilities/special projects/etc. that is in the best interest of National Security by ensuring to deliver efficiently and effectively security intelligence on behalf of NIO to the PNG Government and other parties on the ‘need to know’ basis.

DIRECTOR ICT

Port Moresby

The Director Information and Communication Technology will oversee all information communication technology functions of the Organisation and ensure that the duties are carried out effectively and efficiently. 

DIRECTOR FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL LIASON

Port Moresby

Responsible for the overall management and implementation of all Foreign and International Liaisons responsibilities/special projects/etc that is in the best interest of National Security by ensuring to deliver efficiently and effectively security intelligence on behalf of NIO to the PNG Government and other parties on the ‘need to know’ basis.

DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Port Moresby

The roles of the Director Finance & Administration is to improve the financial management within the National Intelligence Organisation by ensuring compliance with the existing financial framework, incuding finance instructions and procedures and at the same time is accountable for administrative related areas which include:

 

  • Provision of effective and efficient finance, accounting and administratice functions;
  • Effective management of inventory of fixed assets for the National Intelligence Organisation.
  • Effective and efficient management of the Organisation’s motor vehicle fleet;
  • Effective and efficient management of the facilities function of NIO, and;
  • Effective and efficient management of the procurement function of NIO.

DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE

Port Moresby

The Director Human Resource leads the Human Resources Management Division in ensuring that the branch is focus on achieving the NIO’s objectives.

DIRECTOR DOMESTIC & REGIONAL OPERATIONS

Port Moresby

This position is responsible for the overall management and implementation of all Domestic and Regional liaisons/responsibilities/special projects/etc. that is in the best interest of National Security by ensuring to deliver efficiently and effectively security intelligence on behalf of NIO to the PNG Government and other parties on the ‘need to know’ basis.

TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS OFFICER - AIRPORT

Port Moresby

The Travel Intelligence Operations Officer will provide support to the Cordinator Travel Intelligence Officer to plan and coordinate the implementation of Travel Intelligence operational fuctions and programs for the Airport by effectively collecting, collating, making assessments and dissemination of intelligence information and data, in-depth analysis and assessment of intelligence data and monitor the travel movements of espionage, terrorist, subversives and other undesirable targets of interest who pose a treat to national security. 

DEPARTMENTAL SECURITY LIAISON OFFICER

Port Moresby

The Departmental Security Liaison Officer provides support and assistance to the Coordinator Protective Security Officer for the implementation of NIO’s corporate strategies for departmental security liaison on behalf of the division.

ASSISTANT TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS OFFICER

Port Moresby

The Assistant Travel Intelligence Operations Officer is responsible to provide assistance to the Travel Intelligence Officer (Airport) to plan and conduct all travel intelligence airport collection, operations as directed by the Travel Intelligence Officer (Airport). 

COORDINATOR PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER

Port Moresby

The job is responsible to coordinate all protective security functions and programs by effectively collecting, collating, making assestments and dissemination of intelligence information and data and monitor the travel movements of espionage, terrorist, subversives and other undesirable targets of interest who pose a threat to national security. 

ASSISTANT REGIONAL OPERATIONS OFFICER (VANIMO)

Port Moresby

The Assistant Regional Operations Officer is responsible to provide assistance to the Regional operations Officer (Vanimo) for the effective collection of intelligence information and analysis to assist NIO on the dilebaration on security policies. Also the position is responsibe to ensure efficiency in provision of protective security in the Sandaun Province.

COORDINATOR GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION (GESI)

Port Moresby

The Coordinator Gender Equality And Social Inclusion (GESI) is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of GESI in line with the Public Service GESI Policy and Strategic Plan directions.

SENIOR FOREIGN ANALYST

Port Moresby

The Senior Foreign Analyst is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all Foreign matters in relation to Security Intelligence that is in the best interest of National Security by ensuring to deliver efficiently and effectively security intelligence on behalf of NIO to the PNG Government and other parties on the ‘need to know’ basis.

SENIOR FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL LIASON OFFICER - PACIFIC REGION

Port Moresby

This position overseas the overall management and implementation of all Foreign and International Liaisons responsibilities/special projects/etc that is in the best interest of National Security by ensuring to deliver efficiently and effectively security intelligence on behalf of NIO to the PNG Government and other parties on the ‘need to know’ basis.

COORDINATOR TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE

Port Moresby

This position is responsible to Coordinate all Covert and Overt Travel Intelligence operational functions and programs by effectively collecting, collating, making assessments and dissemination of intelligence information and data, in – depth analyses and assessment of social, economic and political issues and situations that are of national security interests.

OPERATIONS OFFICER 2

Port Moresby

Provide assistance to the Operations Officers 1&2 to plan and conduct all intelligence collection, operations as directed by the Senior Operations Officer.

OPERATIONS OFFICER 3

Port Moresby

Provide assistance to the Operations Officers 1&2 to plan and conduct all intelligence collection, operations as directed by the Senior Operations Officer.

PERSONNEL ASSISTANT - DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL

Port Moresby

Responsible for the provision of confidential executive secretarial and administrative support services to the Office of the Deputy Director General.

BANK RECONCILIATIONS OFFICER

Port Moresby

The Bank Reconciliation Officer is responsible to provide support to the Accountant in ensuring that all cash resources, such as grants, bank transfers and on all other matters relating to cash resources are properly executed.

STAFF CLERK

Port Moresby

The Staff Clerk will assist in the conduct and coordination of all personnel activities such as salaries, allowances, leaves, contract administration and maintenance of the Concept Payroll System in the Department of Treasury.

FILING CLERK

Port Moresby

The Filing Clerk will be responsible for the central file registry and coordinate movement of documents and fies from the central file storage room.