Manager - Gang Intelligence Centre

Manager, Gang Harm Insights Centre
Based at the Fusion Hub, Lambton Quay, Wellington
Grade 21
Office of Constable/Police Employee
Permanent, Full Time
NAV
JR 5232804
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Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Gang Harm Insights Centre (GHIC) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leader, who has a background in leading an Intelligence function, and experience working in a multi-agency space.
The GHIC is a multi-agency team, hosted by the Police National Intelligence Centre and located within the Fusion Hub sitting alongside the National Drug Intelligence Bureau and the Transnational Organised Crime Intelligence Fusion Centre.
As the Manager, GHIC you will be responsible for leading the team to deliver on its purpose of providing a holistic understanding of the harm being caused by, to, and within our New Zealand Adult Gang community, enabling agencies to make informed strategic decisions that can minimise the harm caused by, to, and within the gang environment. This role involves working with 12 agencies to drive the GHIC work plan and ensure agencies are enabled to empower communities to make a difference to gang-related harm.
**Key Accountabilities**:
Develop, lead, and manage the multi-agency Gang Harm Insights Centre to collect, analyse, and disseminate high quality intelligence products that inform and support multi-agency and cross Government interventions and outcomes.
Lead and maintain a positive, purpose driven and inclusive workgroup where everyone can thrive.
Work collaboratively with GHIC agencies, to ensure the efficient exchange of information and intelligence within agreed information sharing agreements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues credibly across the sector.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring
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. Specifically, you will:
Have a keen interest in reducing gang-related harm and working in a multi-agency space to bring about change.
Have a positive leadership style that can inspire and motivate others to succeed.
A strong ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with GHIC partner agencies, across the government sector, and with the gang community.
Experience working within intelligence and/or insights functions and influencing decisions makers.
A strong ability to manage competing priorities and demands.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
**For both Constabulary & Police Employees**:
Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required.
This role is set at Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead tactics for Our Business and enable people to deliver them”.
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Security Clearance Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you may be asked 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.
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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 15,000 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 also 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 bec