Operations Manager – Financial Intelligence Unit

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Band J
• Constabulary / Police Employee
• Permanent / Fulltime

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 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is a key part of the detection, prevention and investigation of a range of serious criminal offences, the financing of terrorism, and breaches of international law. We receive a significant amount of information from the private sector that provides leads and support to investigations.

The Operations Manager liaises and provides expertise across the anti-money laundering sector, particularly on the use of financial intelligence. They provide oversight of operational functions within the FIU, support the delivery of strategy, develop policies and enhance regulatory compliance for the Unit.

The Operations Manager will also provide guidance and leadership to a number of direct reports, including the supervisors of the information sharing, investigation support and data analytics teams.

• Plan, direct, coordinate and control the operational and administrative functions of the Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Drive and develop internal systems, policies and processes in line with regulatory frameworks and legislative requirements.
• Prioritise requirements for the collection of Financial Intelligence data and align targets with business strategy to support operational policing.
• Provide technical and professional authority and governance over all intelligence functions within the unit.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and non-government agencies.

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.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Lead with empathy and a strong focus on the welfare and development of your staff in accordance with Our Values.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both operational and strategic levels.
• Demonstrate an ability to interpret and apply legislation to real-world practice.
• Build positive and productive working relationships internally and externally including with international stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding of Intelligence systems, tools, processes and requirements.
• Be familiar with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorism Financing Act 2009 (AML/CFT) and able to operationalise Police’s strategic goals under the Act.

Additional Information:

• This position is located at Police National Headquarters, Wellington.
• Applicants must be an NZ or Australian citizen. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
ROLES – At Sergeant / Senior Sergeant / Inspector level (Both PE and OOC): (Remove if not required)

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only)
• For both Constabulary & Police Employees
• Undertake to engage 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 rank of the vacancy you are applying for

This role is set at Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead tactics 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/03-2025/operations_manager_-_financial_intelligence_unit.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 of 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 $102,178 and $108,513 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 for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 8th April 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 Jessica.Harris@police.govt.nz