Intelligence Support Officer
- Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
- Band E
- Police Employee
- Permanent/Full Time
- JR 5152393
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 offences in New Zealand and overseas. We receive a vast amount of information from the private sector pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 that provides leads and is used to support investigations.
As an Intelligence Support Officer, you will support the FIU in anti-money laundering efforts including the investigation of organised and transnational criminal groups and the disruption of terrorist financing. This includes working in a busy Wellington team to ensure quality information from reporting entities is available for use by intelligence and law enforcement practitioners.
Key Accountabilities:
- Check Suspicious Activity Reports and Prescribed Transaction Reports submitted by reporting entities for data quality and identify any errors in reporting, completing rejection letters that clearly advise what those errors are
- Verify the accuracy of information being collected and entered and ensure database records are corrected where any discrepancies are detected
- Collect, analyse and escalate or disseminate information appropriately to assist decision makers
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies including communicating with reporting entities both verbally and via the goAML message board
- Contribute to a high performing team through ongoing support to your 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.
- Good data entry skills, the ability to clean, sort and organise data and able to quickly learn and use new software
- Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure data quality and accurate information is processed in a timely manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Background in the financial sector is desirable but not essential
- Ability to work in a team environment
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
This role is based in the Wellington area.
Please note, this role is a Locally Advertised Position (LAV) and is only open to applicants within Wellington District
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/02-2025/intelligence_support_officer.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: 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 $74,748 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.
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 26th 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
