Senior Advisor Geospatial Intelligence

Senior Advisor Geospatial Intelligence

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

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Mō te tūnga About the role

If you are a geospatial expert looking for the next step in technical leadership we have an exciting role in the New Zealand Police National Intelligence Centre just for you.

• No day will ever be the same.
• Work with a smart innovative team
• Use your skills to help us achieve the goals of Safe Homes Safe Roads Safe Communities.

National Intelligence Centre

The purpose of the National Intelligence Centre (NIC) is to support decision makers across all six drivers of demand: organised crime drugs mental health families youth alcohol and road policing as well as national security.

The Opportunity

You will join the National Intelligence Centre and work with a small team of geospatial experts who are delivering critical information across police and helping others to understand the value of geospatial mapping.

Our aim is to leverage the geographic component inherent in virtually all data to create a platform for capturing integrating and visualising information. Geospatial data is not only limited to mapping but also the basis for undertaking analysis used to create geographic models and data visualization for more accurate modelling and predictions of trends.

This role will be pivotal for delivering technical expertise and solutions

Key Accountabilities:

• Design deliver maintain and enhance ArcGIS Enterprisebased GIS web solutions and enterprise-wide spatial services to support frontline operations and broader business needs.
• Provide high-level geospatial operational and technical expertise and support across the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with operational policing teams to deliver fitforpurpose spatial solutions.
• Develop and deliver GIS training and user support materials.
• Advise on establish and embed repeatable processes for key team functions identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the Geospatial Manager in delivering operational projects and maintaining effective daytoday operations.
• Administer maintain and continuously improve the ArcGIS Enterprise environment to meet policing and organisational requirements.
• Provide geospatial support to investigations critical incidents and major events as required.
• Apply specialist expertise in FME ArcGIS Enterprise ArcGIS Pro and Python scripting.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders partners and suppliers.
• Deliver highquality spatial analysis operational project outcomes and cartographic products with a strong focus on customer service and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Experience you will have:

• High level of technical skills (must be highly capable in ESRI technologies with 5 years plus experience in ArcPro Enterprise AGOL and Mobile Field apps).
• ETL automation experience with FME Form/Flow.
• Experience with imagery and other remote sensing products (satellite Drone and LIDAR).
• Proficiency in JavaScript HTML and CSS for GIS web development an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Python SQL and Arcade.
• Relational database management skills and experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving approach and excellent judgement.
• Top class communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
• Can do attitude and open to innovation and development.
• Resilience and ability to think act and adapt at speed.
• Solid understanding of Intelligence.

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.

• The successful applicant must reside or be willing to relocate within the Wellington Region and be prepared to travel to Districts when needed.

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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Security Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role you must 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 between $110425 and 136780 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on the 15th of May 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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