Career Opportunities: Lead Intelligence Analyst (5869079)

Requisition ID 5869079 - Posted  - Wellington - Permanent FT

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Lead Intelligence Analyst

• Based at Wellington District Headquarters
• Band J
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are recruiting a Lead Intelligence Analyst to support Wellington District’s frontline operations within our busy, world‑class Intelligence Unit. We are an innovative, award‑winning team with a strong culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous development.

In this senior role, you will help ensure decision makers get the intelligence needed to make Wellington District a safer place. Our work informs operational deployment, enhances understanding of the criminal environment, identifies crime problems, and supports evidence‑based prevention and intervention.

This role is well suited to an experienced intelligence professional with demonstrated leadership capability, who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment.

The Lead Intelligence Analyst has a strong focus on building and leading intelligence capability across the District Intelligence Unit. You will play a critical role in developing the technical proficiency of intelligence practitioners, identifying capability gaps, and driving targeted professional development. You will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of intelligence standards and frameworks, ensuring they align with contemporary best practice and Police priorities.

As the District’s principal technical authority on intelligence, you will provide expert guidance on tradecraft, methodologies, and tools. You will apply advanced critical thinking to deliver insight and foresight on complex and emerging issues, supporting tactical, operational and strategic decision‑making. As the Lead Intelligence Analyst, you will drive the Unit’s innovation and lead projects to ensure we remain ready for future challenges.

The role also carries a significant leadership and advocacy function. You will represent the intelligence profession across the District and wider Police, strengthening partnerships and building confidence in intelligence products and processes. As a member of the District’s Intelligence Leadership Team, you will contribute to local intelligence governance and help shape the direction, credibility, and impact of intelligence delivery across Wellington District.

Key Accountabilities:

• Use analytical expertise and critical thinking to conduct analysis of crime problems and policing issues to propose potential solutions.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop a high standard of written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences.
• Maintain and advance Intelligence capability by staying current with best practices, evaluating and developing intelligence tools and techniques.
• Act as a technical advisor to the District Manager of Intelligence and contribute to the District’s Intelligence Leadership Team.
• Contribute to the local intelligence governance, including strategic planning, setting of goals and standards for the unit.
• Provide technical guidance in Intelligence tools/methodology and coach Intelligence professionals of all levels to develop their tradecraft.
• Lead by example with a committed, positive attitude towards team and personal development.
• Lead projects and group analysis, provide regular peer review and project coaching, and work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
• Provide advice to senior decision makers (internal and external to the Unit) detailing the scope of intelligence capability and what Intelligence can provide to inform operational deployment activity.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, and represent the intelligence function across external 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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).

• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:  

  • Agree to enrol 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 level you are applying for.

• Hold a full driver license.

• Able to work a shift-based roster as required to support operational priorities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous, but not essential.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

Lead Intelligence Analyst.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements   

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET 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 10 years, or: 

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 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:  

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.  

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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 $110,425 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 the 26th of May 2026. 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

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