Intelligence Support Officerat NZ Police - - Wanganui - ref. g64972315
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 Support Officer
- Based at CDHQ
- Palmerston North Police Station
- Band - E · Police Employee
- Permanent- Full Time
- LAV (Central District)
- Shift Work
- JR 5299386 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role The Intelligence Support Officer (ISO) plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of Our Business by contributing to crime prevention, the reduction of road trauma, and the disruption of criminal activity.
The ISO provides specialist, hands-on support to the Central District Intelligence Team Districts underpinning critical decision-making.This involves the proactive scanning and collection of data, information collation, and the efficient storage, retrieval, and dissemination of intelligence to inform effective police deployment, along with administrative functions which include manging the bail application and Crimestoppers enquires.
The ISO also identifies emerging trends, risks, and issues, delivering short-format, high-turnaround intelligence outputs to inform tactical responses at various levels.By maintaining situation awareness and fostering adaptability in a fast-paced environment, the ISO ensures the timely availability of relevant intelligence to support operational outcomes and community safety.
Key Accountabilities: Demonstrate understanding of the New Zealand Police 'Our Business' Strategy and the role Police Intelligence plays in it.
Demonstrate the ability to use computer programmes including Microsoft Office (including Excel) and social media applications.Demonstrate your ability to maintain your quality of work under pressure and strict timeframes.
Demonstrate the ability to work well with a wide range individuals and workgroups Demonstrate your ability to present complex issues (written and verbal) clearly to a range of audiences.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible with changing requirements that reflect a dynamic policing environment.
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.
Ability to extract and analyse data and information from various sources.Ability to present and communicate, in both written and verbal form.
Develop and maintain a range of positive relationships (internal and external).
Ability to maintain a high quality of work while managing multiple demands.
Provide ongoing support to your team; have a strong team focus.
Research, collect and conduct preliminary analysis to identify and highlight emerging trends/issues/risks.
Produce intelligence products to assist decision makers and deliver Our Business Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements Hold a full driver license or be able to complete early in employment.
This role is based in Palmerston North.
Some travel may be required.
Please note, this role is a Locally Advertised Position (LAV) and is only open to applicants within Central District, with the position being based at Palmerston North.
must reside in location This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business.
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2025/intelligence_support_officer.pdf 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.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance.
Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool 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 become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link: Applicant Information Pack (External) Tono ināianei | Apply now If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV.
You will be required to submit an application form.Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $74,748.00 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system.
You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, 9th June.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz