Intelligence Support Officer

About Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority TeTariPūreke is NewZealand’s firearms regulator. Our vision is to ensure the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. We deliver four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing system; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting safe possession and lawful use of firearms. Regulatory Intelligence Team The team transforms information into intelligence that supports effective regulatory action across licensing, compliance, investigations, and system stewardship. Our work includes scanning the environment for emerging risks, profiling individuals and behaviours of concern, diagnosing system pressures, and connecting insights across the Authority and partner agencies. About the Role We are seeking an Intelligence Support Officer to support the delivery of core intelligence functions. You will work alongside another Intelligence Support Officer and Intelligence Analysts to identify, triage, and assess information relating to firearms licence holders, cohorts, groups, practices, and emerging areas of non‑compliance. You will play a critical role in the early stages of the intelligence cycle; helping maintain situational awareness of the firearms environment, surface early signals of harm, and generate insights that support responsive and targeted regulatory action. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to grow in the intelligence profession within a regulatory environment, gain exposure to intelligence trade‑craft, and contribute to improving the safety and wellbeing of communities across Aotearoa. Key Deliverables Scan and review information relevant to the firearms system to identify signals, trends, and early indicators of risk or non‑compliance. Triage and assess incoming leads relating to firearms licence holders, endorsements, groups of concern, or potential regulatory breaches. Support the production of intelligence products, including profiles, scans, diagnostic assessments, and environmental reporting. Maintain and update intelligence systems and workflows, including tasking records, lead management, and information holdings. Contribute to the continuous monitoring system, helping maintain a dynamic picture of where risk is emerging across the firearms landscape. Support regulatory partners by coordinating responses to information requests and enabling consistent flows of intelligence across the Authority and with Police Intelligence. Assist with the identification of unknowns, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen the function’s understanding of the firearms regulatory system. What You’ll Bring Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide clear and concise briefings to a range of audiences. Manage competing priorities to maintain quality of work under strict timeframes. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders; be naturally inquisitive and able to apply critical thinking and analytical tools to provide insight and foresight to a range of complex problems and issues. Working at Te Tari Pūreke in NZ Police We are passionate about ensuring the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. As the firearms regulator, we collaborate closely with the Ministry of Justice and NZ Police. The Ministry of Justice provides policy advice and system oversight; NZ Police is responsible for law enforcement. Together we continuously improve our approach across the firearms regulatory environment. Role Level This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. Refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements. Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement, and salary will commence at BandE, Step0‑3, dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr