Our work.
We’re New Zealand’s domestic security intelligence agency and lead organisation for human intelligence (HUMINT).
Our priorities
Countering espionage and foreign interference
We detect, investigate and work to disrupt possible espionage and foreign interference threats taking place in or against New Zealand.
Find out moreCountering violent extremism and terrorism
We detect and investigate domestic and international violent extremist threats, working with other agencies to stop these threats escalating into acts of terrorism.
Find out moreNational security assessments
We assess national security threats to help government agencies with decisions.
Find out moreIn addition, we are addressing the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain.
New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment
Each year we publish our independent assessment of the threats of foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism and terrorism facing New Zealand.
Find out moreEngagement
The NZSIS collaborates with a range of communities and organisations around New Zealand to find ways we can work together to keep each other safe.
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Secure innovation
This guidance is designed to help protect New Zealand’s emerging technology companies from a range of threats, particularly those posed by foreign-state actors.
Find out moreNew Zealand’s Security Threat Environment
Each year we publish our independent assessment of the threats of foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism and terrorism facing New Zealand.
Countering espionage and foreign interference
We detect, investigate and work to disrupt possible espionage and foreign interference threats taking place in or against New Zealand.
Countering violent extremism and terrorism
We detect and investigate domestic and international violent extremist threats, working with other agencies to stop these threats escalating into acts of terrorism.
National security assessments
We assess national security threats to help government agencies with decisions.
Protective security
We help protect people, information, and assets.
Our response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain
We are committed to addressing the recommendations of the Royal Commission.
Secure innovation
This guidance is designed to help protect New Zealand’s emerging technology companies from a range of threats, particularly those posed by foreign-state actors.
Engagement
The NZSIS collaborates with a range of communities and organisations around New Zealand to find ways we can work together to keep each other safe.