Intelligence Supervisor - Operations

Intelligence Supervisor - Multiple roles Based at, Police National Headquarters, Wellington Permanent - Full Time JR 6023962 E tῡ ki te kei o the 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 Do you want to prevent crime and harm, and contribute to making New Zealand (NZ) the safest country? As an intelligence professional in the NZ Police this will be your focus every day. Intelligence is an indispensable enabler for NZ Police that touches on every part of what we do. Annually, Police Intelligence produces approximately 50,000 products. Some are short and tactically focussed, supporting day-to-day decisions. While other intelligence products are more in-depth with a longer-term focus aiding the development of long‑term operational plans and organisational strategy. New Zealand Police are recruiting for multiple intelligence roles in multiple locations. We are looking for people who are self‑motivated, innovative, inquisitive, committed to excellence, resilient, and firmly focussed on enhancing decision‑making within NZ Police. Key Accountabilities: Lead the day‑to‑day activities of the team, overseeing the development and delivery of intelligence products to support organisational decision making. Engage positively with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and community groups. Lead a high performing team. Consider and champion diversity, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all intelligence outputs. Manage competing demands and implement strategies to maximise effectiveness and mitigate service delivery risk. Provide technical guidance in Intelligence analysis tools/methodologies. He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring Intelligence experience and expertise. An ability to lead a high‑performing team with a values based culture. Great interpersonal and communication skills. A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships for mutual benefit and shared outcomes. An ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage competing demands to deliver organisational priorities. National Intelligence Centre - Police National Headquarters Wellington - 2 positions The positions available within the National Intelligence Centre are: Analytics and Intelligence Operations Group - covers a wide range of intelligence topics, with a focus on both strategic and operational intelligence. Outputs inform deployment of resources, aid understanding of the criminal environment and crime problems, facilitate evidence‑based action and prevention, and support major event planning and operations. The Security Intelligence and Threats Group - is a specialist team which provides intelligence on national security issues. Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements Constabulary: Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Senior Sergeant). 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. These roles are primarily office based within the specified location. This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements. Security Clearance Requirements To be eligible for the Police National Headquarters based roles, you must be able 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: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool 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 16,000 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 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. Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $111,529 and $118,184 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 30th August 2026. All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in NewZealand. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Talent Pathway Advisor [email protected]. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr