Job Description
New Zealand Police
Senior Advisor – Geospatial Intelligence!
Based at Police National Headquarters
Band J
Police Employee
Permanent – Full Time
NAV
JR 5810439
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
You will join the National Intelligence Centre and work with a small team of geospatial experts who are delivering critical information across police and helping others to understand the value of geospatial mapping.
Geospatial data supports not just mapping, but also analysis and modelling to help predict trends and improve decision-making. This role will be pivotal for delivering technical expertise and solutions.
Key Accountabilities:
Administer and improve the ArcGIS Enterprise GIS platform with focus on the core ETL systems in FME Flow.
Deliver geospatial support across operations and investigations.
Work closely with Work closely with Operational policing teams and support major events.
Assist the Geospatial Manager with projects and daily tasks.
Provide high-quality spatial analysis, mapping, and customer-focused services.
Interact and advise on solutions for decision makers.
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.
This is a fast based environment and one that can be confronting given the type of work Police do so resilience and the ability to respond quickly and to understand the needs of Police is essential. Be available as needed at short notice for deployment out of Wellington.
Experience - you will have:
High level of ETL automation proficiency with FME Form/Flow.
Experience leveraging ESRI technologies with skills and experience in ArcGIS Enterprise, Arc Pro, AGOL and Mobile Field apps).
Relational database management skills and experience.
Proficient in the use of Python, SQL, and Arcade.
Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving approach and excellent judgement.
Top class communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
Can do attitude, and open to innovation and development.
Resilience and ability to think, act and adapt at speed.
Solid understanding of Intelligence.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
The successful applicant must reside within the Wellington region and be prepared to travel to Districts when needed.
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:
https://teams.sp.police.govt.nz/pac/od/pd/Documents/Deployment/Senior%20Advisor%20-%20Geospatial%20Intelligence.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 ******* 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 between $110,425 and $136,780 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 Monday 06 April 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]
Senior Advisor – Geospatial Intelligence!
Based at Police National Headquarters
Band J
Police Employee
Permanent – Full Time
NAV
JR 5810439
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
You will join the National Intelligence Centre and work with a small team of geospatial experts who are delivering critical information across police and helping others to understand the value of geospatial mapping.
Geospatial data supports not just mapping, but also analysis and modelling to help predict trends and improve decision-making. This role will be pivotal for delivering technical expertise and solutions.
Key Accountabilities:
Administer and improve the ArcGIS Enterprise GIS platform with focus on the core ETL systems in FME Flow.
Deliver geospatial support across operations and investigations.
Work closely with Work closely with Operational policing teams and support major events.
Assist the Geospatial Manager with projects and daily tasks.
Provide high-quality spatial analysis, mapping, and customer-focused services.
Interact and advise on solutions for decision makers.
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.
This is a fast based environment and one that can be confronting given the type of work Police do so resilience and the ability to respond quickly and to understand the needs of Police is essential. Be available as needed at short notice for deployment out of Wellington.
Experience - you will have:
High level of ETL automation proficiency with FME Form/Flow.
Experience leveraging ESRI technologies with skills and experience in ArcGIS Enterprise, Arc Pro, AGOL and Mobile Field apps).
Relational database management skills and experience.
Proficient in the use of Python, SQL, and Arcade.
Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving approach and excellent judgement.
Top class communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
Can do attitude, and open to innovation and development.
Resilience and ability to think, act and adapt at speed.
Solid understanding of Intelligence.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
The successful applicant must reside within the Wellington region and be prepared to travel to Districts when needed.
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:
https://teams.sp.police.govt.nz/pac/od/pd/Documents/Deployment/Senior%20Advisor%20-%20Geospatial%20Intelligence.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 ******* 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 between $110,425 and $136,780 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 Monday 06 April 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]
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