Intelligence Support Officer

Intelligence Support Officer – Child Sex Offender Register

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington


• Permanent - Full time


• JR 5952806

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Child Sex Offender (CSO) Register was established under the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 as a coordinated body of up to date information about registered child sex offenders (registered persons) living in the community.  It is administered by New Zealand Police in partnership with Ara Poutama Aotearoa (the Department of Corrections).

The Intelligence Support Officers (ISO) within the Registry Compliance Team contribute to the prevention of re-offending through ensuring the integrity of Register information, interacting with operational Police teams, external agencies and supporting the intelligence function. 

The Registry and Compliance Team consist of 9 team members. The Registration and Compliance Team are the centre point of all information received relating to legislative requirements. From here, each team member is responsible for communicating this information to Registry staff, and the NZ Police Case Managers.

Collectively with the CSOR Practice and Intelligences teams, the team triages and monitors incoming information to reduce sexual reoffending against child victims, and the risk posed by serious child sex offenders.

As an Intelligence Support Officer, you will be tasked with collating, manipulating, and interpreting both internal and external sources of information and data. You will play a significant part in delivering one of the organisation’s key prevention initiatives, and experience working in a role which provides national guidance.

We are looking for people who are self-motivated, innovative, exhibit attention to detail, committed to excellence, and display resilience.

In this role, you will be exposed to written material relating to and involving serious sexual violence towards children. The team prioritises a positive working environment where all team members support one another. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Scan, collate, and interpret information and data for legislative purposes.


• Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in crime and harm.


• Contribute to an inclusive and high performing team culture.


• Engage positivity with a wider range of internal and external stakeholders.

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 ability to multi-task, work under pressure and respond quickly to changing priorities.


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).


• Be self-motivated, innovative, and inquisitive.

• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders.  

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_support_officer.pdf

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:  

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 $74,748.00 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on the 13th 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 elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz