Senior Intelligence Analyst - Security Intelligence And Threats Group

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.

Senior Intelligence Analyst – Security Intelligence and Threats Group

• Based at PNHQ, Wellington
• Office of Constable / Police Employee
• Permanent / Full Time
• NAV
• JR 5523475

E t? ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.

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

Mo te tunga | About the role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Intelligence Analyst to join the Security Intelligence and Threats Group based in PNHQ.

SITG is a specialist team which produces intelligence on the subjects of national security and violent extremism.

By providing operational and strategic intelligence products and analysis, SITG ensures that Police decision-makers at all levels are informed of changes in the New Zealand and international security environment.

This position would suit an experienced Intelligence professional wanting to work in a dynamic operational environment and support the development of Intelligence capability across the team.

As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to using a range of structured analytic tools and methodologies to provide 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.

Your engagement in your own professional development will see you to continue to develop your knowledge of policing and Intelligence.

Your willingness to get out and talk to people, and critically and thoughtfully engage with what you find, will enhance your understanding of the required Intelligence contribution to ensure positive outcomes.

Key Accountabilities :

Demonstrate strong critical thinking and apply analytical techniques to interpret information and data.

Contribute positively to team culture.

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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Shift work may be required to meet operational demand.

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 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 :

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 tatou | 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.

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

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono inaianei | 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.

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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 a-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $102,808 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 8th October.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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