Senior Intelligence Analyst !
- Wellington, Lambton Quay
- Band I
- Police Employee
- Permanent Full Time
- NAV
- JR 5250690
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About the NDIB
An exciting opportunity exists to work within the National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB). The NDIB is a multi-agency workgroup comprising of representatives from the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Customs Service and Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health). We are hosted by the National Intelligence Centre (NIC) at the Fusion Hub. Our purpose is to understand New Zealand’s illicit drug environment and provide strategic intelligence and advice to support the reduction of drug related har
Mō te tūnga | About the role
- We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Intelligence Analyst to enhance the capability of our team. This role would suit experienced Intelligence professionals wanting to work in a strategic and collaborative environment.
- The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic multi-agency setting, have a passion for reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs, and have strong problem solving and communication skills.
Key Accountabilities:
- Proactively identify and analyse emerging or escalating trends in drug related harm and propose potential solutions.
- Produce nationally standardised intelligence products and contribute to the core intelligence reporting and deliverables of the unit.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver high standard written reports, and provide clear and concise verbal briefings and presentations to a range of audiences.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.
- Display commitment to quality and continuous improvement in skills and ability.
- Manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely, relevant, and influential Intelligence.
- Work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
- Support colleagues to develop intelligence tradecraft and technical skills.
- Provide peer review and quality assurance of intelligence products produced by the unit.
- Champion diverse worldviews, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, identifying opportunities to reflect these in intelligence products.
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
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- Applicants must be a NZ or Australian citizen, or a permanent NZ resident to apply for this position
- Successful applicant must reside in Wellington.
- Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent.
- Able to obtain and maintain an appropriate national security clearance.
- (www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool).
This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
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/04-2025/senior_intelligence_analyst_9.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.
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 $102,808 - $106,864 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, 12th May 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@police.govt.nz
