Intelligence Officer - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Intelligence Officer to join the Corrections Intelligence team. The role focuses on turning information into actionable intelligence to support Hōkai Rangi, protect victims, and enhance staff safety across prisons and communities.

You will apply operational intelligence experience, work collaboratively across teams, and handle information responsibly.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Intelligence Cycle and collection plans.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in interviewing.
• Knowledge of information governance and handling.

Responsibilities

• Apply operational experience to collect information and prevent harm.
• Develop and maintain an integrated information network.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of intelligence to support decision-makers.

Skills

Intelligence knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Interviewing

Information governance

Team collaboration

Communication (oral & written)

Driver license

Security clearance

Job description

Are you a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference? * Turn information into action and help keep our prisons, staff, and communities safe Mō te tūnga

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Corrections Intelligence team, the Intelligence Officer role is an integral part of the Intelligence team tasked to provide quality actionable intelligence to support Hōkai Rangi and help to protect victims, prevent criminal activity, and support staff safety. Mōu

About you

We are after a hardworking person with an understanding of operational and tactical intelligence. You will apply your operational experience to help collect information in order to help prevent harm and manage future risk, including the prevention and detection of criminal activity in prisons. Through the development, coordination and maintenance of an integrated network you will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of information and intelligence to support your team and decision-makers

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding of the principles and methodologies of the Intelligence Cycle and Intelligence collection plans and processes.
• The credibility, integrity, and personality to establish and maintain strong relationships internal and external to the Department.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in interviewing.
• Knowledge of the legislation governing information collection, storage, dissemination, and use.
• Ability to work in a team, while being responsible for your own tasks and wider collaborative tasks.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• A full driver licence is required as travel will be a requirement of this role.
• The successful applicant must obtain, and maintain, a Secret clearance- New Zealand Residency or Citizenship is required for this.

Ngā painga

The salary range is $85,025 – $92,649 the mid-point which indicates full competence in the role is $89,356. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei

Applications close on : Monday 2 November, 2026, 11.59pm NZST