Intelligence Support Officer (6049912)

New Zealand Police; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police seeks an Intelligence Support Officer in Wellington to support frontline operations within the Wellington District’s intelligence unit. You will help analyse information, collate data, and prepare intelligence products to support prevention, intervention and enforcement activities.

The role involves briefing decision-makers, working in a fast-paced environment, and rotating portfolios to foster innovation and development.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
• NZ or Australian citizenship or permanent NZ residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex information to diverse audiences in written and verbal formats.
• Use computer programmes including Microsoft Office and social media applications.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of people and workgroups.
• Adapt to changing priorities within a dynamic policing and intelligence environment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Data analysis awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID6049912-Posted07/10/2026-Wellington-Permanent FT

• Based at Wellington Central Police Station
• Band E
• Police Employee
• Permanent - Full Time
• NAV
• JR 6049912

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, like researching, and enjoy solving complex problems in a team environment?

We are recruiting for an Intelligence Support Officer to support Wellington District’s frontline operations within our busy, world-class intelligence unit. Our unit supports Police leaders and operational staff by helping them understand and plan for risks, challenges and opportunities in the Wellington District criminal environment.

As an Intelligence Support Officer, you will support the analytics function to inform decision-making and contribute to safer communities across Wellington. You will do this by scanning internal and external information sources, collating and interpreting data, and assisting in the preparation of intelligence products that support prevention, intervention and enforcement activities. The role may also require briefing decision-makers.

You will bring a positive, open mindset and be innovative and solutions-focused in your thinking. The environment we work in can be fast-paced and dynamic, so adaptability and resilience are essential.

This position is currently responsible for assisting the delivery of intelligence support to tactical operations, critical incidents, and offender management. A core component of the Wellington District Intelligence Unit’s operating model is the periodic rotation of portfolios to encourage innovation and development. The focus of this role will rotate in the future and could involve intelligence analysis or collections.

If you are looking to begin a rewarding career in intelligence, this position is for you.

Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate your ability tointerpret,synthesiseand communicate complex information to diverse audiences, both in written and verbal formats
• Demonstrateyourability to usecomputer programmesincluding Microsoft Office (including Excel) and social media applications
• Demonstrate yourstrong capability todeliveraccurate, high-quality work under pressure and meeting strict operational deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability towork collaboratively and effective with a wide range of people and workgroups
• Demonstrateflexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and requirements,reflecting adynamic policing and intelligence 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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An abilityto multi-task, work under pressure and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in the use ofMicrosoft Office, (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Be self-motivated, innovative,and inquisitive.
• A demonstrated abilityto work collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders.
• Applicants must be an NZ or Australian citizen, or a permanent NZ resident to apply for this position
• Applicantsmustbe able to workpredominantly on-siteat Wellington Central Police Station.
• Youmay occasionallybe requiredto workshift, oroutside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons.
• Hold a current NZ Driver’s licence
• Must hold a tertiary qualification in a relevantdiscipline.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging 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:

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To 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:

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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 $75,495 and $86,882 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, 21st October 2026. A pplications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.