Intelligence Supervisor

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.

Intelligence Supervisor : Gang Harm Insights Centre

• Based at the Fusion Hub, Lambton Quay, Wellington
• Office of Constable / Police Employee
• Permanent – Full Time
• Multiple vacancies
• JR

Mo te tunga | About the role

The Gang Harm Insights Centre are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Intelligence Supervisor responsible for leading a team made up of Intelligence and Insights practitioners from a range of government agencies.

You will be responsible for leading the team to deliver on its purpose; understanding the harm being caused by, to, and within our New Zealand Adult Gang community to enable the identification of prevention and intervention opportunities.

This role also carries a portfolio for supporting the intelligence capability of New Zealand Police's National Gang Unit.

The successful candidate will need experience in managing demands across multiple workstreams and supporting operational activities to influence the prevention and disruption of gang-related crime, disorder, and intimidation, and to hold offenders to account.

The Gang Harm Insights Centre is a multi-agency team, hosted by New Zealand Police.

The Gang Harm Insights Centre sits in the Fusion Centre, alongside the National Drug Intelligence Bureau, and Transnational Organised Crime FC.

Key Accountabilities :

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.

Diversity of thought and experiences are pivotal.

Candidates with an ability to recognise and adopt different modes of thinking are desired.

We value and prioritise inclusivity, diversity, and cultural awareness, and seek candidates who share these values and are committed to working in a culturally responsive manner.

We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

This role is Team Leader level.

You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Security Clearance

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 :

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance.

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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 $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 3rd of October 2025.

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

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