Intelligence and Security Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role
You will be responsible for delivering the Intelligence and Security functions for the Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU).

This is a unit made up of Military Police from all three Services with a mix of military and civilian staff.

Initially you will be leading and managing a team of three people in the Criminal Intelligence Team. As the team grows through newly established roles and recruitment, your direct reports will gradually increase to nine.
The Criminal Intelligence Team supports investigations by providing intelligence, electronic analysis, and information management through criminal intelligence systems.

Your key duties include:

  • Leading the Criminal Intelligence Team, including developing and mentoring direct reports, and managing their performance;
  • Contributing to policy and procedures, including reviewing national and international best practice for implementation to our bespoke criminal intelligence needs;
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of NZDF Criminal Intelligence strategies to ensure the consistent delivery of quality reports and intelligence products to key NZDF decision makers; and


This is a newly created position which gives you the opportunity and challenge to establish the position and make it your own.

Some flexibility is required while the role is established to determine the specific duties and functions of the role.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
You will be experienced in intelligence processes, practices and techniques, preferably with a background in criminal intelligence. You will have excellent relationship management skills and experience leading and mentoring a team.

Ideally, you will also have:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to a range of audiences;
  • Knowledge of analytical and assessment techniques and tradecraft to understand current issues and estimate future developments in the policing environment;
  • An understanding of investigative procedures, practices and techniques;
  • Working knowledge of the Official Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 2020; and
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience.


An understanding of NZDF and the Armed Forces Discipline Act is advantageous however, training support can be provided to a suitable applicant with a strong intelligence background and the skills we are looking for.

This role requires domestic and international travel as required to respond to investigation needs. You will therefore need a current NZ Passport and Class 1 Driver's License.
Mō mātou | About Us
The Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU) polices the force and provides police for the mission.

To police the force, the JMPU has MP based in NZDF bases/camps throughout the country to provide law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation of serious & criminal incidents, and custodial support to the NZDF.

The unit maintains fly-away teams to provide support wherever the NZDF is in the world.

The JMPU also prepares MP personnel and groups as police for the mission to provide specialist MP skills anywhere in the world, deployed as part of a land mission or posted on board one of Navy's ships.

The Military Police Criminal Intelligence Cell (MPCIC) is required to provide timely, accurate, and usable criminal intelligence in a tactical, operational, and strategic context.

The role enables JMPU policing operations; directly supports the development of military policing strategies across the different single Service environments, and; provides essential data to inform NZDF Senior Leadership.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
  • Opportunities for career development.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Monday 20 March 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ

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