Intelligence analysis training, taught by intelligence professionals

Grounded in real-world intelligence tradecraft, delivered across New Zealand

Build Better Intelligence Capability

Every organisation makes decisions under uncertainty. The quality of those decisions depends on the quality of the thinking behind them.

At IntelligenceHQ, we help organisations build that capability. Through practitioner-led training, specialist advisory services, and digital exposure assessments, we help intelligence teams, regulators, investigators, and decision-makers develop the skills, judgement, and insight needed to operate with greater confidence in an increasingly complex world.

Our work is grounded in professional intelligence tradecraft, informed by real operational experience, and focused on practical outcomes. Whether we are developing people, strengthening analytical capability, or helping organisations better understand their information environment, our aim is the same: to help people think more clearly, make better decisions, and achieve stronger results.

How We Strengthen Capability

Building capability where it matters most

Every organisation faces different challenges, but the need is often the same: better information, stronger judgement, and greater confidence in decision-making.

Our services are designed to help organisations strengthen capability across the intelligence lifecycle. Whether you are developing your people, improving analytical practice, understanding your digital footprint, or seeking independent advice on complex problems, we work alongside you to deliver practical, defensible solutions grounded in intelligence tradecraft.

Consulting services NZ

Contracting
Services​

We provide experienced intelligence practitioners to support short-term projects, specialist assignments, surge capacity, and capability initiatives. Whether delivering analytical support, risk assessments, or national-level projects, we integrate quickly and deliver practical outcomes.

Contracting Services NZ

Capability
Reviews

Independent reviews of intelligence capability, governance, processes, and tradecraft identifying strengths, gaps, and practical opportunities for improvement. Our recommendations are tailored to your operating environment and designed to build stronger, more effective intelligence functions.

Consulting & Advisory

From intelligence product reviews and analytical support through to strategic advice and capability development, we help organisations apply structured intelligence thinking to real-world problems, improving the quality of analysis and decision-making.

OSINT Services

OSINT Digital
Exposure Review

See your organisation through an adversary's eyes. Using open-source intelligence techniques, we identify publicly accessible information that could expose your organisation, people, or operations. The result is a practical assessment helping to reduce digital risk and strengthen organisational resilience.

How Capability is Developed

Capability Development Programmes

Building intelligence capability, grounded in professional intelligence tradecraft.

Organisations don’t become intelligence-led because people attend training. They become intelligence-led because their people develop the judgement, confidence, and professional habits needed to apply intelligence effectively in everyday decision-making.

That understanding sits at the heart of every programme we deliver.

Our Capability Development Programmes are built on years of practitioner experience, combined with the insights gained from delivering formal intelligence qualifications, professional development programmes, and organisational capability initiatives. Together, they reflect a simple belief: professional capability develops through application, discussion, feedback, and continuous improvement … not simply through exposure to information.

Every programme is delivered live by experienced practitioners, combining structured learning with practical exercises, collaborative discussion, and realistic scenarios designed to strengthen intelligence capability long after the programme has concluded.

Advanced Analytical Challenge & methodologies

Duration: 2 days
Price: $1,200 + GST
Designed for professionals with existing experience, this workshop deepens your understanding of the intelligence cycle and helps you apply advanced techniques in real-world settings.

Five-Day Custom Intelligence Programme for Existing Teams

Duration: 5 Days
Price: $3,000 + GST
A bespoke blending of our workshops and training, integrated deliberately into a five-day programme tailored to your context, including scenarios tailored to your organisational operating environment.

NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis

Duration: 18 Months part time with 6 days of workshops
Price: $3,000 + GST
The benchmark for NZ Intelligence Analysts. NZQA assessed and approved and delivered in association with Skills Institute.

Risk Management for Intelligence Workshop

Duration: 2 days
Price: $1,200 + GST
Grounded in ISO 31000, this workshop equips you with tools to identify, assess, and treat risk, framing uncertainty in ways that support better decisions.

Strategic Thinking for Intelligence Workshop

Duration: 2 days
Price: $1,200 + GST
Expand your perspective with strategic foresight, scenario thinking, and systems mapping. Ideal for professionals engaged in long-range planning or policy support.

The Functional Analyst

Duration: 4.5 days
Price: $3,000 + GST
Based on the Intelligence Diploma curriculum and content, completion of this training will equip students with the baseline skills of an Intelligence Analyst. 
“I thoroughly enjoyed the content in this workshop which is a feat in itself as I am one of the people that find it difficult to continuously engage throughout the day.
 
When it comes to my expectations, I would say that my expectations were exceeded, and I definitely feel that I got some golden nuggets. I felt that I was attending a course that finally discussed how I think and provided tools that I can apply in my everyday work. Though I didn’t know that the thinking required for this course is how I normally think, so it was a nice surprise. I don’t believe I will have any barriers in applying these techniques in my work since I am in the insights team and Alice is my manager. I also believe that these techniques are invaluable for me going forward and couldn’t say that I had any negatives about the workshop personally.
 
Overall, I really enjoyed it and feel that it’s one of the most useful courses I have attended. I’ve attended many courses throughout my career, and I can say hand on heart this is probably the best one for my needs/attention span. Great facilitation, tools and examples.”
 
Joyce Ormond
Ministry for the Environment | Manatū Mō Te Taiao

Why Choose IntelligenceHQ?

Partner with us for unmatched contracting and consulting services, grounded in intelligence tradecraft and delivered by seasoned professionals understanding the intricacies of the intelligence landscape. Together, we can elevate your intelligence capabilities, empowering you to make informed decisions and achieve mission-critical objectives.

Get in Touch

Contact us today to explore how IntelligenceHQ can contribute to your organisation’s success, turning intelligence into a powerful asset propelling you forward in an ever-evolving world. Tell us what you need and one of our team will come back to you within 2-3 business days.