Lead Analyst

Lead Intelligence Analyst - Targeting Team Financial Intelligence Unit

• Based at Police Nation Headquarters Wellington
• Band J
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent / Full Time
• NAV
• JR

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Mō te tūnga About the role

The New Zealand Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU) is looking for a motivated Lead Intelligence Analyst who understands that money is the biggest driver of crime.

The NZFIU based at PNHQ are the recipient of suspicious activity information that is reported to us from the private financial sector. This position would suit an experienced Intelligence professional who can demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to using a range of analytic tools and methodologies to provide hindsight insight and foresight on a range of complex problems and issues.

You will use your advanced critical thinking and team-focused approach to coach others on best practice Intelligence tradecraft to support team development and foster a positive and productive team culture.

Key Accountabilities:

• Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in financial related crime.
• Lead and collaborate projects and group analysis.
• Work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
• Provide technical guidance in Intelligence analysis tools and coach junior members of the team to develop their Intelligence tradecraft.
• Lead by example with a committed positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development.
• Provide regular peer review and project coaching.
• Assist in leading the development of people products and processes.
• Champion diverse worldviews different perspectives and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products.

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll 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.

• You will be a Senior Intelligence analyst
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and apply analytical techniques to interpret information and data
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop a high standard of written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences
• Be able to manage competing priorities to deliver organisational priorities
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to delivering team outputs
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to encourage collective effort and shared outcomes.

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

• Successful applicants must reside in Wellington or must be willing to relocate.
• This role is office based within the specified location.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role you may be asked 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:

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 governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 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 youll 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.

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: 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 $110425 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 Wednesday the 3rd of December 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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