Senior Intelligence Analyst - FCPN

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 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.

Senior Intelligence Analyst - FIU

• Based at PNHQ, Wellington
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• NAV
• JR 5342030

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) based at Police National Headquarters is seeking a Senior Analyst to be part of the Strategic Intelligence Team, primarily working with the Financial Crime Prevention Network (FCPN). The FIU is part of the Financial Crime Group which also includes the Money Laundering Team and Asset Recovery Units in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. 

Strategic Intelligence comprises of intelligence and research staff and provides strategic products to Police, other government agencies, and the private sector based on research and analysis. Our work is generally based on financial reporting from the private sector under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

The FCPN is the key Public Private Partnership (PPP) for direct engagement with key reporting entities, consisting of law enforcement agencies and private sector reporting entities. It is the role of the Senior Intelligence Analyst to collaborate with FCPN members to produce strategic intelligence products.

As the Senior Analyst you will mentor other members of the team to ensure they are making the best contribution they can to Our Business.  In time you will become an expert in money laundering and the financial component of any acquisitive crime.  A financial background is not necessary, but you must have good analytical experience, proven mentoring skills and work well in a team environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analytical intelligence expertise and a high level of strategic thinking
• Leadership, mentoring skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
• Ability to navigate complex issues, lead critical intelligence analysis and discussion as well as engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate successful management of competing priorities and demands
• Identify and support development and improvement opportunities to enhance the team, work and organisational outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communication

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.

• Knowledge and experience of best practice intelligence processes including the application of analytical techniques
• Strong relationship management skills including engaging stakeholders in information sharing and collaboration
• Experience with supporting a team in high pressure environments whilst delivering high quality outputs
• Proven mentoring skills

Whakaritenga motuhake | 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.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

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/03-2025/senior_intelligence_analyst_2.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements 

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL / SECRET / 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 $102,808 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday 11 July 2025. 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