Manager Intelligence Systems

• PNHQ Wellington
• Grade – 21
• Police Employee
• Permanent – Full time
• NAV
• JR 5045369

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Intelligence Systems to lead our team in managing a diverse portfolio of intelligence systems. This role involves overseeing data engineering, system management, data analytics, and providing technical assistance across various intelligence platforms. Join us in shaping the future of intelligence systems within the New Zealand Police.

Key Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead a small team responsible for managing intelligence systems across complex areas.
• System Management: Manage intelligence systems and provide data analytics for intelligence purposes.
• ICT Relationship Management: Represent NIC needs to ICT groups and manage core applications and systems.
• Technical Assistance: Support the geospatial team with infrastructure and data acquisition.
• Interface Development: Develop complex interfaces and services using Python, R, SAS, and Typescript.
• ICT Advisory: Act as the key contact and advisor on all ICT systems and projects related to intelligence.
• Technology Program Management: Manage all technology programs for intelligence.

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.

• Project Management: Proven project and program management skills.
• Experience: Significant experience in a structured project or program delivery environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of i2
• Business Systems: Understanding of business systems in large organisations.
• Initiative: Self-starter with high initiative and self-management capabilities.

This is a complex role requiring someone who is comfortable with working with ICT while at the same time balancing the needs to the users. A sound ICT base is needed along with an understanding on intelligence and the ability to get things done!



Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in data science, ICT or STEM subject

Prince 2 or equivalent qualification

You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons.

This role is an office-based role at Police National Head Quarters, Wellington.


This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”



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/11-2024/manager_-_intelligence_systems.pdf




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.


Candidates who progress to interview will complete further writing and scenario assessments and may also be asked to complete psychometric testing including personality and cognitive reasoning assessments.



To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack: https://www.newcops.govt.nz/sites/default/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdf



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 $137,954 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 11th December 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.



Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place in early 2025. Your patience is appreciated.



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