Manager - Intelligence Fusion

About the Role This is an opportunity for a strategically astute and collaborative senior intelligence leader who excels at building and sustaining trusted relationships, enabling cross‑agency collaboration and contributing to the National Intelligence Centre leadership team. You will lead through influence, support collective decision-making, and help shape the strategic direction, culture and performance of the Fusion team and the wider police intelligence system. Hosted by NZ Police, the Intelligence Fusion Teams aim to reduce crime and harm in Aotearoa/NewZealand through an integrated, multi‑agency approach to Intelligence that supports successful cross‑agency outcomes. The Manager provides oversight of Intelligence Fusion Teams, which include seconded staff from partner agencies, to deliver high‑quality strategic and innovative Intelligence across the following groups: National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB) Gang Harm Insights Centre (GHIC) Drug Information Alerts New Zealand (Commonly known as High Alert) Transnational Serious and Organised Crime Fusion Centre (TSOC) This is a high‑profile and critically important leadership position that oversees a significant budget and a workforce that contributes to major inter‑agency strategic objectives. Key Accountabilities Provide leadership and oversight of the wider activities of the NDIB, GHIC and TSOC Fusion teams to ensure each group meets the objectives of their Strategic Plan and work schedules. Actively build and maintain trusted working relationships with government partners, and the wider intelligence community to facilitate intelligence gathering and the development of prevention and intervention initiatives. Represent Police on a range of multi‑agency governance groups and committees to ensure true inter‑agency partnerships across the Fusion Hub. Provide advice and briefings on operational intelligence matters and official correspondence to stakeholders. Champion diversity, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all intelligence outputs. Deliver intelligence products that exceed customer needs and effectively influence decision makers. Exercise fiscal responsibility for managing multiple funding streams. What You’ll Bring Strategic thinker and strong people leader with a proven track record in cross‑agency engagement and stakeholder management. Experience in successfully leading intelligence functions at an operational and strategic level. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication and the ability to influence at an executive and/or senior official level. Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality outputs under pressure and within strict timeframes. Demonstrated success in leading and maintaining high‑performing teams and strategic partnerships ensuring alignment and delivery of strategic priorities. Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills to identify and get ahead of emerging risk. 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. You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons. This is an office‑based role within the Fusion Hub, Lambton Quay. This role is Leading Leaders level. Security Clearance Requirements To be eligible for this role, you must 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. Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $171,055.00, dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr