Intelligence Supervisor at NZ Police, Nelson - Marlborough

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 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 and achieve long-term change.

Intelligence Supervisor – Tasman District

 

• Based at Tasman DHQ, Nelson
• Permanent / Full Time
• NAV
• JR 5619435

 

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

 

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

 

 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

 

The Intelligence Supervisor – Tasman District oversees a small but critical team of analysts and support officers.  As an Intelligence Supervisor, and a leader within the Tasman District Intelligence Unit, you will help ensure decision makers have the intelligence needed to make Tasman District a safer place.

 

In this role you will lead a team of intelligence professionals and oversee the development and delivery of Intelligence products to support tactical and operational decision-making.  You will engage proactively with a range of workgroups and decision-makers to understand requirements and work closely with the District Intelligence Supervisor and District Prevention Manager to ensure close connectivity and effective service delivery.  You will also manage your own projects and workstreams to support and align our processes and outputs with District priorities.

 

You will demonstrate a positive, open mindset and be innovative and solutions-focused in your thinking.  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. You will have the ability to motivate and develop a high performing team and be able to foster a positive and productive team culture.

 

If you have experience as an intelligence practitioner and a leader of people, then this position may suit you.

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

• Ensure all intelligence products meet the standards for timeliness, content and quality.
• Maintain strong liaisons and provide clear communication with key stakeholders and relevant workgroups.
• Ensure intelligence collection and dissemination meets policy and protocol guidelines.
• Provide advice to workgroups and agencies to support the achievement of District intelligence goals.
• Provide leadership and direction for the team while leading the setting of goals and standards for the unit.
• Lead with empathy and a strong focus on the development and welfare of your staff.
• The ability to create a high performing and positive culture within a team.

 

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.

 

• Proven experience leading people in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Proven experience leading intelligence or analytical functions in complex environments.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage inputs from multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

 

 

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

 

 

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

 

• NZ or Australian citizen or a permanent NZ resident.
• The position is based in Nelson and cannot be done remotely.
• Hold a full driver licence

 

 

This role is Team 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:

 

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/11-2025/intelligence_supervisor.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 a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:  

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

 

 

Mo tātou | 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 ināianei | 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 ā-tau | Salary 

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425 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 Wednesday 10th December. 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