Intelligence Supervisor (6098107)

New Zealand Police; Auckland; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police in Auckland seeks an Intelligence Supervisor to lead the National Organised Crime Group’s analytic team, delivering reliable intelligence to decision makers and clients. The role oversees development and delivery of outputs to support strategic, tactical, and operational decisions, with proactive engagement with partner agencies.

You’ll lead outputs, manage priorities, and foster a high-performing team culture, while preparing for potential TOP SECRET clearance and continuing

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an Intelligence team to supervisory level.
• Public sector experience as an Intelligence practitioner; a relevant qualification is desired but not essential.
• Operational intelligence experience is desired.
• Demonstrated ability presenting complex information to support understanding and decision making.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy (Senior Sergeant Constabulary only).
• Commitment to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level; CEP progress considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day leadership and direction for the Intelligence team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and mitigate risk.
• Lead outputs in support of Our Business and New Zealand Police priorities.
• Foster a positive team culture and provide positive leadership.

Skills

Intelligence leadership

Public sector experience

Operational intelligence

Presenting complex information

Stakeholder management

National security clearance

Leadership programme commitment

Job description

Career Opportunities: Intelligence Supervisor (6098107)

Requisition ID6098107-Posted09/11/2026-Auckland-Permanent FT

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) is responsible for detecting, investigating and prosecuting transnational and organised crime networks impacting New Zealand. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of analysts to deliver reliable, accurate and timely intelligence products to decision makers and other clients.

As an Intelligence Supervisor you will oversee the development and delivery of Intelligence outputs to support strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making. You will engage proactively with a range of workgroups and partner agencies and be passionate about supporting our people to deliver high quality, reliable, and timely Intelligence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide day to day leadership and direction for the Intelligence team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and mitigate risk.
• Lead outputs in support of Our Business and New Zealand Police priorities.
• Foster a positive team culture and provide positive leadership.

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.

You must be able to cope with the nature of the work we undertake, and the organisational challenges presented in Police Intelligence.

• Proven experience leading an Intelligence team to supervisory level.
• Proven public sector experience as an Intelligence practitioner. A relevant qualification is desired, but not essential.
• Operational intelligence experience is desired.
• Demonstrated experience presenting complex information in a way that supports understanding and decision making.
• Strong relationship management skills including engaging stakeholders in information sharing and collaboration.
• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Senior Sergeant 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 Ellerslie area.

This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the 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:

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.

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.

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $111,529 and $118,184 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday 24th November 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.