Lead 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.

Lead Intelligence Analyst, it starts with you
- Based at Hastings, Hawkes Bay
- Band J
- Office of Constable/Police Employee
- Permanent, full time
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy
- JR 4444722

About the role
The Eastern District Intelligence Unit supports Police 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.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Intelligence Analyst to join our team based in District Headquarters, Hastings. This position would suit an experienced Intelligence professional desiring to work in a dynamic operational environment, with a specific focus on developing team capability to support delivery of quality intelligence across tactical, operational and strategic levels.

A Lead Intelligence Analyst is an advocate for the intelligence profession within District and across the organisation. We are looking for someone who will show innovation in methods of presenting intelligence to inform decision-making and build knowledge and recognition of the value-add Intelligence can provide.

A significant component of the role is to support the development of Intelligence capability across the team. As well as demonstrating Intelligence tradecraft and principles, you will bring a team-focused approach to coaching others on Intelligence tradecraft, support team development and foster a positive and productive team culture.

Your engagement in your own professional development will be shown through proactively growing your knowledge of policing and seeking feedback on your own work. Your willingness to get out and talk to people, and critically and thoughtfully engage with what you find, will enhance your understanding of the Intelligence contribution required to ensure positive outcomes for the District.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Use analytical expertise including critical thinking, and crime science to conduct analysis of crime problems and policing issues to propose potential solutions.
- Manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely, relevant Intelligence and achieve results for the team.
- Provide technical guidance in Intelligence analysis tools/methodology and coach junior Intelligence staff to develop their Intelligence tradecraft.
- Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal and external).
- Lead by example with a committed, positive attitude towards team and personal development.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop a high standard of written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences.
- Lead and collaborate projects and group analysis, provide regular peer review and project coaching, and work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
- Provide advice to decision makers (internal and external to the Unit) detailing the scope of intelligence capability and what Intelligence can provide to inform operational deployment activity.

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.
- New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or a permanent New Zealand resident
- Reside in commutable distance to Hastings City.
- 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
- Able to work a shift-based roster, including weekends, as required to support operational priorities.

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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