Intelligence Analyst at NZ Police, Nelson - Marlborough

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 Analyst / Senior Intelligence Analyst, it starts with you!

• Based at Tasman District Headquarters, Nelson
• Band G – Intelligence Analyst
• Band I - Senior Intelligence Analyst
• Permanent – Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Tasman District Intelligence team supports Tasman Police leaders and officers to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our mahi is used to support deployment of resources, understand the criminal environment and crime problems, and facilitate evidence-based action and prevention.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Intelligence Analyst to join our team based in Nelson. This could include the appointment of an applicant at Senior Analyst level. Previous experience working in or with Intelligence is advantageous but not required. We are interested in receiving applications from a range of backgrounds and people who have worked in public or private sector who are excited about a career in New Zealand Police Intelligence.

As an Intelligence Analyst 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 to inform 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.

As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will lead projects and demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to using a range of 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 be shown through proactively working to grow your knowledge of policing and Intelligence and seeking feedback on your own work.

For either role, you must be able to manage the nature of the work we undertake, and the organisational challenges faced by Police Intelligence. The environment can be fast paced and as such you will need to be adaptable.

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.
• Development of 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, identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products.

Key Accountabilities specific to Senior Intelligence Analyst

• Work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
• Provide technical guidance in Intelligence analysis tools and coach junior members of the team to develop their Intelligence tradecraft.
• Lead by example with a committed, positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development.

He aha taau e kawe mai | 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.

The preferred applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A sound knowledge of intelligence practises and crime science is preferable.
• An ability to work effectively in a team environment – bringing a positive energy.
• Shows initiative and is able to 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.
• Available at short notice and able to work at alternate locations where required.
• Adaptability to adjust and be flexible around changing factors and challenging situations
• Have a solution focused approach to their work and demonstrates resilience when facing and overcoming challenges.

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

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://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.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:

Intelligence analyst: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/07-2023/intelligence_analyst.pdf

Senior Intelligence Analyst: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/07-2023/senior_intelligence_analyst.pdf

Mo tatou | About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing.  Our vision is to be the safest country.  Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or permanent NZ resident.
• Successful applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Nelson CBD or be willing to relocate.
• Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent or able to complete NZDIA modules early in employment.
• Hold a full driver license or be able to complete early in employment.
• Able to obtain and maintain an appropriate national security clearance. (https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/)
• Able to work a shift-based roster as required to support operational priorities

ROLES – At Sergeant / Senior Sergeant / Inspector level (Both PE and OOC):

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for, and either,

1. Undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
2. Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for

For Police Employees this is not a requirement to apply, however, you are willing to undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date

Wā Mahi Ngāwari | 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

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

*When applying for the position, please indicate if you would like to be considered for the Intel Analyst or Senior Intel Analyst.

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.

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

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $79,948.00 and $92,919 for Intelligence Analyst and between $94,854 and $110,456 for Senior Intelligence Analyst dependant on skills and experience relevant to the role. 

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

Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 5th October 2023.