Senior Intelligence Analyst - Arms Safety/Control at NZ Police, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Senior Intelligence Analyst – Arms Safety and Control

• Based at National Intelligence Centre, PNHQ
• Permanent Full Time
• Remuneration Range $69,980 - $95,863
• Job Req 3068381

 

About the role

 

We are looking to recruit a Senior Intelligence Analysts to work within the National Intelligence Centre who will hold the newly established Arms Safety and Control portfolio. 

The Firearms portfolio will be a specialised role focusing on providing national intelligence oversight on the firearms environment, both the illicit and legitimate. The role will be required to work in partnership with other areas such as Counter Terrorism, Organised Crime and the District Tactical Response Model Intelligence teams to ensure the firearms system and regulator is informed and responsive to community and Police safety needs. With the establishment of the firearms branded business unit and the new firearms registry this role will provide national intelligence while working with government agency partners in NZ and internationally to inform key policy advisors and decision makers.  This role will primarily provide intelligence support to the Director – Operations Firearms, and relevant stakeholders and workgroups, and will support briefings to the Police Executive and other senior officials on the firearms system trends and emerging risks. An experienced intelligence practitioner with previous work experience or knowledge of our current firearms environment would be beneficial but not mandatory. 

As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will be an expert in using a range of analytical tools and methodologies and use your advanced critical thinking skills to provide insight and foresight on complex problems and issues. You will be experienced at establishing and maintaining sustainable partnerships, and will champion diverse, different perspectives and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products.

As well as demonstrating best practice Intelligence tradecraft and principles, as a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will bring a team-focused approach to coaching and mentoring others, supporting the development of intelligence capability  across the National Intelligence Centre, and foster a positive and productive team culture.

Your engagement in your own professional development will be shown through proactively working to grow your knowledge of policing and seeking feedback on your own work. 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 New Zealand.

 

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.

 

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.

 

What you'll bring

 

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. 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.

 

Special Requirements

 

• New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or a permanent New Zealand resident
• Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent or able to complete NZDIA modules early in employment
• Hold or be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate national security clearance (www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool)

 

Initial applications and CVs will be assessed by the panel. Selected candidates will be asked to complete further screening questions and technical assessments as part of the shortlisting process. Candidates who progress to interview will complete scenario assessments and may also be asked to complete psychometric testing including personality and cognitive reasoning assessments.

 

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver ‘Our Business'.

 

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://tenone.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/Core%20Competencies%20updated%20Nov%202020%20compressed.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

 

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2021/senior_intelligence_analyst.pdf

 

 

About us

Our mission is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.

 

 

Working Flexibly

 

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

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

 

How to apply

 

Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page to apply: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3068381&company=nzpolice

 

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

 

 

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Lauren.Gennills@police.govt.nz

 

 

Applications close Monday, 23 May 2022