Intelligence Analyst

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Intelligence Analyst - Multiple roles

• Multiple locations
• Band G
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent - Full time
• NAV
• JR 5028187

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you want to prevent crime and harm, and contribute to making New Zealand (NZ) the safest country?  As an intelligence professional in the NZ Police this will be your focus every day.

Intelligence is an indispensable enabler for NZ Police that touches on every part of what we do.  Annually, Police Intelligence produces approximately 50,000 products. Some are short and tactically focussed, supporting day-to-day decisions.  While other intelligence products are more in-depth with a longer-term focus aiding the development of long-term operational plans and organisational strategy.

As an Intelligence Analyst you will be required to use a range of information sources, apply analytical tools and techniques to understand complex policing problems, and develop compelling, critical analysis and advice to inform prevention and enforcement. You will also start/continue your journey of learning and development as a skilled Intelligence Professional. 

New Zealand Police are recruiting for multiple intelligence roles in multiple locations. 

We are looking for people who are self-motivated, innovative, inquisitive, committed to excellence, resilient, and firmly focussed on enhancing decision-making within NZ Police through the provision of timely, accurate and relevant intelligence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Use critical thinking skills and analytical tools and techniques to interpret information and data to understand problems and provide solutions. 
• Develop intelligence products that exceed customer needs and effectively influence decision makers.
• Contribute to core intelligence reporting and deliverables of the team.
• Develop and maintain a wide range of professional relationships.
• Take ownership of work through to the delivery of expected outcomes
• Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends relating to crime and harm.
• Consider and champion diversity, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all intelligence outputs.
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture and engage positively with stakeholders.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality outputs under pressure and within strict timeframes
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders
• Be naturally inquisitive and able to apply critical thinking and analytical tools to provide insight and foresight on a range of complex problems and issues
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Roles, workgroups, and locations for Analyst positions:

District Intelligence Units – 10 positions

District Intelligence Units provide direct support to tactical and operational Police decision-making, to prevent crime and harm at the local level.  These teams provide insight into the nature of crime and harm by identifying trends, and forecasting future threats, risks, and opportunities. District Intelligence Units operate in a dynamic environment providing support to frontline policing including operations, criminal investigations, and offender management. 

Locations:

Northland District - Whangarei or Kerikeri – 1 position

Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland District – Ōtāhuhu – 3 positions

Eastern District - Hastings or Gisborne – 1 position

Wellington District – 2 positions

Canterbury District - Christchurch - 1

Southern District - Dunedin – 2 positions

National Intelligence Centre – Police National Headquarters Wellington – 2 positions

Workgroups include:

Analytics and Intelligence Operations Group - covers a wide range of intelligence topics, with a focus on both strategic and operational intelligence. Outputs inform deployment of resources, aid understanding of the criminal environment and crime problems, facilitate evidence-based action and prevention, and support major event planning and operations.

The Security Intelligence and Threats Group is a specialist team which provides intelligence on national security and violent extremism. 

INTERPOL – Police National Headquarters Wellington – 1 position

The New Zealand National Central Bureau (NCB) is responsible for sharing criminal information on cross border criminal investigations and provides investigative assistance between the NZ Police and the 196 INTERPOL member countries.  The New Zealand NCB incorporates the EUROPOL National Unit and operational tasking for the Police Liaison Officer Network.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

To be eligible for the Police National Headquarters roles, you must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance. 

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or: 

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:  

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

For the district-based positions - You may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.

You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons. 

These roles are office based within the specified location.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/06-2024/intelligence_analyst_17.pdf

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

Candidates who progress to interview will complete further writing and scenario assessments and may also be asked to complete psychometric testing including personality and cognitive reasoning assessments.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing  and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $87,306.00 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday 22nd November 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Because there are multiple positions the recruitment process will take longer than is usual.  Your patience is appreciated. 

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz