Lead Intelligence Analyst

Lead Intelligence Analyst

• Based at Police National Headquarters Wellington
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Fixed term for 12 Months
• NAV
• JR

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

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Mō te tūnga About the role

We are currently recruiting for the role of Lead Intelligence Analyst to join the Analytics and Intelligence Operations team within the National Intelligence Centre. This position would suit an experienced Intelligence professional currently working as either a Senior or Lead Intelligence Analyst who wants to work in a dynamic environment applying best-practice intelligence tradecraft to a range of complex problems and issues.

The Analytics and Intelligence Operations cover a wide range of topics focusing on strategic and operational intelligence at both domestic and international levels. Outputs are used to inform deployment of resources understand the criminal environment and crime problems facilitate evidence-based action and prevention and support Police staff with planning and managing major events.

As a Lead Intelligence Analyst you will demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to applying a range of analytical tools and methodologies to complex problems and issues. You will be an expert at establishing and maintaining sustainable partnerships including working with both national and international partners.

You will demonstrate advanced critical thinking and a team-focused approach to coaching and mentoring others. You will foster a positive and productive team culture and contribute to the development of intelligence capability and processes across the National Intelligence Centre.

Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate excellent 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.
• Work with limited supervision using analytical expertise critical thinking and crime science theory to conduct analysis of complex crime problems and policing issues.
• Manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely relevant Intelligence and achieve results for the team.
• Provide technical guidance in structured analytical techniques and coach junior Intelligence staff to develop their Intelligence tradecraft.
• Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal and external).
• Lead by example with a committed positive attitude towards team and personal development.
• Lead and collaborate projects and group analysis and provide regular peer review and project coaching.

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.

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.

• New Zealand or Australian citizenship or a permanent New Zealand resident
  You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons. Shift work may be required to meet operational demand.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• This is an office-based role in Wellington.

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 $110425.00 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 Sunday 29th March. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact