Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence Analyst – Financial Intelligence Unit – Response and Operations Team

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington


• Permanent / Full Time


• JR 5930882

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

New Zealand Police is working with communities to make New Zealanders safer. Our Intelligence function plays a key role in preventing harm and enabling effective operational responses.

The Response and Operations Team is made up of National Security Intelligence Analysts and Intelligence Support Officers who work together to support national security outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

As an Intelligence Analyst, you will identify, develop, and progress existing and emerging leads within the national security environment. You will use financial intelligence and a range of analytical techniques to support operational and strategic outcomes, drawing on reporting provided under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

This role will also have a strong focus on the detection and analysis of sanctions evasion and breaches, proliferation financing, and targeted financial sanctions activity. You will provide specialist advice to Police and partner agencies to support national security investigations and responses.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyse and interpret information from a range of sources to identify risks and threats to national security.


• Detect and assess suspected sanctions evasion, proliferation financing, and targeted financial sanctions breaches.


• Produce high-quality intelligence products to inform prevention, disruption, and enforcement activity.


• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making across Police and partner agencies.


• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders across the national security system.


• Contribute to operational and strategic intelligence outcomes.


• Collaborate on projects and group analysis.


• Contribute to core intelligence reporting and deliverables of the Unit.


• Develop and maintain a wide range of professional relationships.


• Take ownership of work through to the delivery of expected outcomes.


• Great written and verbal communication skills.


• A committed and positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development.


• Regular peer review and project coaching.

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.

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and be able to provide objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgement.


• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop a high standard of written reports/presentations and provide clear and concise verbal briefings appropriate to a range of audiences.


• Be able to manage competing priorities to deliver organisational priorities.


• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to delivering team outputs.


• Demonstrate the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to encourage collective effort and shared outcomes.


• Basic knowledge of goAML.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Applicants will be required to hold a relevant tertiary qualification or be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.

• Successful applicants must reside in Wellington or must be willing to relocate.


• This role is office based within the specified location.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging 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:

Intelligence Analyst.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements 

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:  

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Mo tātou | 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.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

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.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary 

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $87,306 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on the 15th of June 2026. 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 [email protected]