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 - Financial Intelligence Unit
- Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
- Band G
- Office of Constable/Police Employee
- Permanent, Full time
- Multiple positions available
- JR 4801110

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) based at Police National Headquarters is seeking multiple Analysts to be part of the Targeting Team. The FIU is part of the Financial Crime Group which also includes the Money Laundering Team and Asset Recovery Units in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

The Targeting Team comprises of intelligence and investigative staff and works to enhance investigations by providing expert advice and support to Police and other government agencies. Our work is generally based on financial reporting from the private sector under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

As an analyst you will consult a range of information sources, use analytical tools and techniques to understand complex policing problems, and develop compelling advice to inform prevention and enforcement. In time you will become an expert in money laundering and the financial component of any acquisitive crime. You will also start/continue your journey of learning and development as a skilled intelligence professional.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Collaborate on projects and group analysis
- Contribute to core intelligence reporting and deliverables of the Unit
- Develop and maintain a wide range of professional relationships
- Take ownership of work through to the delivery of expected outcomes
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- A committed and positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development
- Regular peer review and project coaching

He aha taau e kawe mai | 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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- Successful applicant must reside in Wellington, and be willing to travel.
- Hold the NZ Diploma in Intelligence Analysis (NZDIA) or equivalent or able to complete NZDIA modules early in employment.

**Security Clearance**:
To be eligible for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Level 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.

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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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 of 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 prof