Training Advisor - Intelligence

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking an Intelligence Training Advisor to develop and deliver training for Intelligence Practitioners across the organisation. You will champion continuous improvement with evidence-based, learner-centric, blended approaches and work with the wider Intelligence Training team and subject matter experts.

You will lead the design and delivery of training that supports frontline decision making, operational efficiency and professional development, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering intelligence training programmes.
• Proven ability to deliver scenario-based and blended learning.
• Strong collaboration with senior Police leaders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Intelligence training programmes.
• Lead the Commissioners Priorities with an intelligence perspective.
• Foster Manaakitanga and enduring partnerships within a collaborative culture.

Skills

Intelligence training

Scenario-based learning

Blended learning

Stakeholder collaboration

Frontline policing experience

Education

Teaching qualification

Leadership development requirement

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Training Advisor - Intelligence

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

• Based at RNZPC
• Constabulary/Police Employee
• Permanent – Full Time
• NAV
• JR6029157

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About the role

The New Zealand Police Intelligence function has a unique role to play in providing insight and foresight to enhance and support decision making capability at all levels of Police. If you are looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the leading edge of Police Intelligence, developing, and enabling Police Intelligence practitioners to deliver our business, while enhancing your own knowledge, skills and experience, then this role is for you. As an Intelligence Training Advisor, you will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of Intelligence Training to enable NZP Intelligence Practitioners to deliver our business. You will champion continuous improvement, ensuring an evidence-based approach to the design and delivery of a learner-centric and innovative (blended), training programme. We are looking for people leaders who can work with the wider Intelligence Training team, business owners and subject matter experts, who are committed and focused on developing capable, connected Intelligence Practitioners equipped with the skills and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and increase decision making capability.

Key Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of Intelligence training,
• Leading the Commissioners Priorities – supporting the frontline, focus on core policing, leadership, and fiscal responsibility, with an intelligence perspective,
• Manaakitanga, building transparent relationships and enduring partnerships, through a collaborative culture.

What you’ll bring

• Skills, knowledge and experience in the intelligence environment, with a particular emphasis on the delivery of specialist intelligence training programmes.
• Proven experience in delivering scenario-based learning, practical simulations and blended learning approaches.
• Experience collaborating with senior Police leaders and external stakeholders to maintain excellence in intelligence training and professional development.
• Recent frontline policing experience, with a strong understanding of contemporary frontline policing challenges and practices.

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.
• Required to hold or obtain within 6 months of appointment an education related qualification. The certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching can be obtained within this timeframe, upon appointment through the RNZPC. This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/11-2025/training_advisor.pdf

About us

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.

Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $103,836 and $109,983 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 11th November.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [e-mail].

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.