Intelligence Analyst

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Intelligence Analyst/Senior Intelligence Analyst, it starts with you
- Based at Christchurch Central Police Station
- Band Analyst (G), Senior Analyst (I)
- Permanent - Full Time
- Police Employee / Office of the Constable
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy

About the role

The Canterbury District Intelligence Unit supports New Zealand Police leaders and operational staff to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our mahi is used to inform deployment of resources, understand the criminal environment and crime problems, and facilitate evidence-based action and prevention on our roads, in our homes and communities, and to keep our people safe.

You will excel in interpreting information from a wide variety of data sources, using analytical tools, before clearly and concisely communicating your findings. You will also have an eye on the ‘big picture’ be able to identify thematic issues and provide objective recommendations in verbal and written briefings to a range of audiences.

You must be able to manage the nature of the work we undertake, and the organisational challenges faced by Police Intelligence. The environment can be fast paced and as such you need to be adaptable.

**Key Accountabilities (Intelligence Analyst)**:

- Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in crime issues.
- Development of high-quality written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences.
- Actively and positively contribute to collaborative projects and group analysis.
- Effectively manage competing priorities and demands to maintain quality of work under strict timeframes.
- Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal and external).
- Champion diverse world views, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and identifying opportunities to reflect these in Intelligence products.

The preferred applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

- A sound knowledge of intelligence practises and crime science.
- An ability to work effectively in a team environment - bringing a positive energy.
- Shows initiative and can work unsupervised (reliable and dependable).
- Can work effectively and calmly under pressure.
- Able to work to short deadlines.
- Comfortable managing multiple demands from a variety of people.
- Available at short notice and able to work at alternate locations where required.

What you’ll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe.

Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

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.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

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About us
Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

**Special requirements**:

- New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or a permanent NZ resident
- Successful applicants must reside in Canterbury or Must be willing to relocate. The role is based in Christchurch.
- Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent or able to complete NZDIA modules early in employment
- Hold a full driver license or be able to complete early in employment

Working Flexibly
Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

How to apply

Remuneration upon appointment to the Intelligence Analyst role will be $79,948 - $92,919 and for the Senior Intelligence Analyst role it will be $94,854 - $110,456

Vacancies close at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd May 2023.