Intelligence Analyst – National Security Group (NSG)

• Based at Auckland, 323 Great South Road
• Band G
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent/Full Time
• LAV
• JR 5136391

Mō te tūnga | About the role
This Intelligence Analyst will use advanced tradecraft across all tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence levels to support national security, especially countering terrorism and violent extremism. The work and subject matter is interesting, nuanced, sensitive, confronting, and critically important to New Zealand’s national security. Threat assessment and profiling is a core task. The analyst will sometimes work on significant intelligence problems but will also be involved in daily response activities. The analyst will usually deal with investigators, but sometimes decision makers to the highest level.

The analyst is part of a small team but will often work independently, flexibly, with initiative, dealing with ambiguous information and an evolving work situation. This includes reacting to urgent requirements or changes on occasion. Enthusiasm, willingness, and good humour will be invaluable attitudes to apply every day in this role.

Key Accountabilities:

• Uses advanced analytical tools, techniques, and methods across complex problems.
• Thinks deeply, imaginatively, and identifies emerging and previously unknown issues, threats, and risks.
• Develops and implements highly effective information collection across all sources and relevant agencies.
• Informs and influences decision makers at all levels by strong verbal and written communication of complex, critical information and assessment.
• Coaches and develops peers and junior staff across all technical competencies.
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains productive working relationships with internal groups, and external domestic and international entities.
• Is resilient in the face of demanding workloads and confronting subject matter, including objectionable material.

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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality outputs under pressure and within strict timeframes.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders.
• Be naturally inquisitive and able to apply critical thinking and analytical tools to provide insight and foresight on a range of complex problems and issues.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or a permanent New Zealand resident.
• Successful applicants must reside in Auckland as this role is based in the Auckland area.
• Please note, this role is a Locally Advertised Position (LAV) and is only open to applicants within Tamaki Makaurau Districts.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent or able to complete NZDIA modules early in employment.

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Security Clearance Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SPECIAL 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 15 years, or:
• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 15 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 15 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 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 Monday 24th February 2025. 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