Manager - Security Intelligence

New Zealand Police

  • New Zealand
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Manager - Security Intelligence
  • Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
  • Office of Constable/Police Employee
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • NAV
  • JR 5483713
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 faceMō te tūnga | About the roleAn exciting opportunity exists for a permanent position as an intelligence manager focused on National Security within the National Intelligence Centre (NIC) at Police National Headquarters.Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing, and intelligence is a key enabler in helping that mission through the delivering of timely, accurate and relevant information to decisions makers, at all levels. Intelligence provides insight into the underlying causes of crime and harm in our communities, and also delivers foresight to predict and prevent harm, before it occurs.By leading three prevention-focused teams - the Security Intelligence and Threats Group (SITG), National Security Systems (NSS) team and the Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC) - and working in partnership with other groups within Police and the wider National Security sector - you will have the opportunity to make a substantive contribution to keeping New Zealand and New Zealanders safe, confident and secure.Key Accountabilities:
  • To develop, lead and manage work groups to gather, fuse, analyse, and disseminate intelligence that is relevant to National Security - primarily in the counter terrorism, extremism and fixated space
  • To develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to affect the efficient exchange of intelligence, and to seek opportunities to operationalise that intelligence to best effect
  • To manage the coordination of the terrorist designation process
  • To deliver fortnightly briefings to the Commissioner and Police Executive
  • To deliver all of these responsibilities through the Manager, High Risk Targeting Teams, to the Director of National Intelligence
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bringWhilst 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.To be a successful candidate for this position, you will demonstrate:
  • Strong grasp of intelligence principles and practice
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong well thought leadership skills with the ability to bring innovative and realistic solutions to complex tasks
  • Ability to lead and develop team members in a supportive way, sensitive to the unique pressures of working in the National Security environment
  • High levels of personal integrity and discretion
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
  • Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
  • For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
  • This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required.
  • Teritary Qualification in Intelligence and/or National Security Adjacent subjects or equivalent work experience.
This role is Leading Leaders level. You can refer to for further information on the requirementsTo view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:Security Clearance RequirementsTo be eligible for this role, you must 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:Mo tātou | About usNew 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:Tono ināianei | Apply nowIf 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: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 | SalaryThis position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $142,124.00 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 Wednesday 24th September 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates. However, interviews will not be conducted until mid-October 2025.If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact

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