Senior Intelligence Analyst

Police; Wellington, Auckland; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Police in Wellington and Auckland are recruiting two Senior Intelligence Analysts on a fixed term basis to provide immediate support to key teams within the NZFIU. The roles focus on turning complex information into clear judgments and coordinating action to strengthen NZ's AML/CFT framework.

Successful candidates will work across priority areas including strategic intelligence and partnership intelligence, with responsibilities in national risk assessments, threat analyses, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience producing strategic intelligence, research, policy or analytical products.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting complex research or assessment work.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Genuine interest in intelligence-led prevention, disruption and system improvement.
• Must reside in Auckland or Wellington or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex information into clear judgements, practical advice and coordinated action.
• Produce strategic intelligence products and contribute to national risk assessments.
• Develop typologies, threat assessments and advisories for government and industry.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute intelligence to AML/CFT strategy implementation and FATF/APG prep.

Skills

Strategic intelligence

Policy analysis

Data literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Multi-project management

Job description

Requisition ID6078368-Posted09/10/2026-Wellington-Fixed Term FT

• Based in Wellington or Auckland
• Fixed Term Full Time to 30 June 2027
• JR 6078368

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Mō te tūnga | About the roles

The New Zealand Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU) sits at the centre of New Zealand’s response to money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, organised crime and serious financial offending. We are recruiting two Senior Intelligence Analysts on a fixed term basis to provide immediate support to key teams within the unit. Both roles will contribute to intelligence-led decision making, prevention and disruption, and stronger outcomes across New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism system.

The successful candidates may be assigned to the following priority areas, based on organisational need and their strengths and experience:

• Strategic intelligence and national risk - developing strategic intelligence products and supporting thematic National Risk Assessments, national reform priorities, FATF/APG assessment preparation and the evidence base for national risk and policy decisions.
• Partnership intelligence and financial crime prevention - working with public and private sector partners to develop typologies, threat assessments, alerts, advisories and intelligence-led interventions that strengthen prevention and disruption outcomes.

These are opportunities for experienced analysts who can turn complex information into clear judgements, practical advice and coordinated action. The roles require strong analytical discipline, high-quality communication and confidence working across organisational boundaries.

Key deliverables by June 2027:

• Support priority thematic National Risk Assessments and other national intelligence or evidence requirements.
• Develop financial crime typologies, threat assessments, alerts, advisories and guidance for government, industry and reporting entities.
• Translate complex intelligence findings into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute intelligence and evidence to National AML/CFT Strategy implementation, reform activity and FATF/APG assessment preparation.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong business analysis skills with data literacy and a genuine interest in intelligence-led decision making.

Ideally you will have:

• Demonstrated experience producing strategic intelligence, research, policy or analytical products.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting complex research or assessment work.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities .
• A genuine interest in intelligence-led prevention, disruption and system improvement.
• The successful applicant must reside in Auckland or Wellington or be willing to relocate.

This role is Individual Contributor level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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:

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 $103,836 - $120,244 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm Monday 19th October 2026 Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.