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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 Analyst - Wellington District

• Based at Wellington Central Police Station
• Permanent Full Time
• JR 5950260

E tu 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 recruiting for an Intelligence Analyst to support Wellington District's frontline operations in our busy, world-class intelligence unit.

As an Intelligence Analyst you will help ensure decision makers get the intelligence needed to make Wellington District a safer place.

In this role you will be open-minded and lean into the challenges that different analytical problems present. You will use your initiative and critical thinking skills to identify and understand policing problems and apply analytical tools and techniques to develop compelling advice that informs enforcement and prevention. You will be comfortable talking to others to build your understanding of policing and intelligence and work directly with people from a wide range of internal and external workgroups and agencies for mutual benefit. You will present analysis through both written reporting and verbal briefings to a range of audiences.

This position is currently responsible for the delivery of intelligence support to tactical operations, critical incidents and offender management. A core component of the Wellington District Intelligence Unit's operating model is the periodic rotation of analytic portfolios to encourage innovation and development, and the focus of this role will rotate in the future. Our analytical portfolios include:

• Support to tactical operations, critical incidents and offender management.
• Support to area leadership, operations and investigations.
• Support to district leadership and district wide activities.

You must be able to manage the nature of the work we undertake, and the organisational challenges of policing and intelligence. The environment can be fast-paced and as such you need to be adaptable.

This position involves rostered eight-hour shifts between 7am and 5pm.

Key Accountabilities:

• Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in crime issues.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and apply analytical techniques to interpret information for Intelligence analysis, as well as proposing effective solutions that are suitable for the intended audience.
• Development of a high-quality written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences.
• Actively and positively contribute to collaborative projects and group analysis.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and demands to maintain quality of work under strict timeframes.
• Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal and external).

Champion diverse world views, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products

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.

The preferred applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability and aptitude to apply intelligence practises in a policing context.
• An ability to work effectively in a team environment - bringing a positive energy.
• Shows initiative and can work unsupervised (reliable and dependable).
• Can work effectively and calmly under pressure.
• Able to work to short deadlines.
• Comfortable managing multiple demands from a variety of people.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Successful candidates must reside in Wellington or be willing to relocate to Wellington
• This role is based in Wellington District Headquarters. Travel will be required within Wellington District, determined by operational needs
• Hold a full driver licence or be able to complete early in employment
• Note - a tertiary qualification is not a requirement. However, previous work experience is preferred.

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

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

Intelligence Analyst.pdf

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:

• 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 security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

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.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

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 $87,306.00 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 19th of June 2026. 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 elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz