Intelligence Officer - Mount Eden Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Collect information to help prevent harm and manage future risk
• Support our strategy, Hōkai Rangi and help to protect victims
• Commence a rewarding career within the intelligence field 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Northern Intelligence team, based at Mount Eden Corrections Facility in a permanent full-time role. Reporting to the Intelligence Supervisor, the Intelligence Officer role is part of a small team tasked to provide quality actionable intelligence to support our strategy, Hōkai Rangi and help to protect victims, prevent criminal activity and support staff safety.

Mōu | About you

We invite applications from all backgrounds and experience keen to commence a rewarding career within the intelligence field. Candidates with an understanding of operational and tactical intelligence would be advantageous however, training and development can be provided to the right candidate.

In the role of Intelligence Officer, you will apply your operational experience to help collect information to help prevent harm and manage future risk, including the prevention and detection of criminal activity in prisons. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Desirable:

• A sound understanding of the principles and methodologies of the Intelligence Cycle and intelligence collection plans and processes
• The credibility, integrity and personality to establish and maintain strong relationships internal and external to the Department
• An inquisitive nature and people skills
• Motivated individual who possess a high level of self drive
• Experience in interviewing
• Knowledge of the legislation governing information collection, storage, dissemination and use.
• Ability to work in a team, being responsible for your own tasks and wider joint tasks
• Strong oral and written communications skills 

Essential:

• Full New Zealand driver's licence is required as travel will be a requirement of this role.
• The successful applicant must obtain, and maintain, a Secret clearance.

Ngā painga | The benefits

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary ranges from $85,025 to $92,649 dependant on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Monday 18 August 2025

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.