Lead Intelligence Analyst

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Waikato District Intelligence Unit supports Police leaders and the frontline to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our mahi is used to inform deployment of resources, understand the criminal and demand environment and crime problems, and facilitate evidence-based action and prevention.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Intelligence Analyst to join our team based in Hamilton. This position would suit an experienced Intelligence professional wanting to work in a dynamic operational environment to support decision-makers across tactical, operational and strategic levels.

As a Lead Intelligence Analyst, you will be highly proficient or expert in the use of a range of analytic tools and methodology. You will use your advanced critical thinking skills to provide insight and foresight on complex problems and support the development of Intelligence capability across the Waikato team and throughout New Zealand Police Intelligence. You will also provide strategic advice to the District Leadership Team and support the District Manager : Intelligence in setting strategic priorities and direction for the Intelligence Team.

As well as demonstrating best practice Intelligence tradecraft and principles, you will bring a team-focused approach to coaching others on best practice Intelligence tradecraft, support team development and foster a positive and productive team culture.

You will be skilled at written and verbal communication to clearly articulate the insight or foresight derived from your analysis to key decision makers at all levels of the organisation. You will be experienced at establishing and maintaining sustainable partnerships, for the benefit of all involved. You will champion diverse worldviews, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products. Your willingness to get out and talk to people, and critically and thoughtfully engage with what you find, will enhance your understanding of the Intelligence contribution required to ensure positive outcomes for the district.

Key Accountabilities

• Use analytical expertise, critical thinking, and crime science theory to conduct analysis of complex crime problems and policing issues and propose potential solutions.
• Manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely, relevant Intelligence and achieve results for the team.
• Provide technical guidance in Intelligence analysis tools / methodology 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.
• 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.
• Lead and collaborate projects and group analysis, provide regular peer review and project coaching, and work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
• Support the District Manager : Intelligence with setting and delivering on strategic priorities for the District.

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.

• Demonstrate the ability to use variety of tools and techniques to understand a problem, develop solutions, and effectively influence and inform decision‑making.
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically, conceptually, and evidence big picture thinking.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively at all levels (internally and externally) to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate the ability to coach and mentor others and provide effective peer review.
• 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.

• Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

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

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

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.

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.

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $110,425.00 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 the 1st of December 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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