Job Description
Senior Intelligence Analyst: Covert Online Team (COLT)
Based at Wellington on Lambton Quay, (Please keep in mind when applying: The role is expected to relocate to Porirua at a later date)
Band I
Police Employee
Permanent – Full Time
NAV
JR 5820727
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
The Covert Online Investigation Team (COLT) is currently seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join their team. As the sole COLT Intelligence Analyst, you will provide tactical, operational and strategic intelligence analysis and outputs to support the New Zealand Police response to targeting online Serious and Organised Crime and Online Child Exploitation. COLT sits within the High-Tech Crime Group, and this role will work adjacent to the Cybercrime Intel Team.
This position would suit an experienced intelligence professional wanting to work in a dynamic operational environment. As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to using a range of structured analytic systems, tools and methodologies to provide insight and foresight on a range of complex problems and issues. You will use your advanced critical thinking and team-focused approach to coach other team members on best practice intelligence tradecraft, supporting team development and foster a positive and productive team culture.
As online offending is often transnational, this role will require you to build effective relationships with both domestic and international law enforcement partners. The position supports both the Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) Team and the Online Child Exploitation Investigations (OCEANZ), based on COLT operational demands. Your engagement in your own professional development will see you grow your knowledge of policing and intelligence. Your willingness to connect to people, and critically and thoughtfully engage with what you find, will enhance your understanding of the required intelligence contribution and ensure positive outcomes.
Key Accountabilities:
Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and apply a wide range of analytical techniques and methods to interpret information and data.
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.
Lead and collaborate on projects and group analysis.
Effectively manage competing priorities, projects and demands to maintain quality outputs under strict timeframes.
Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal, external, domestic and international).
Work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
Lead by example with a committed, positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development. Contribute positively to team culture.
Assist in leading the development of intelligence people, products, and processes.
Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in Online Child Exploitation and Organised Crime investigations.
Champion diverse worldviews, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, identifying opportunities to reflect these in intelligence products/outputs.
Whakamana – Enhance the mana and Wairoa (wellbeing) of others.
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.
You will be an experienced Senior Intelligence Analyst who is committed to continuous improvement.
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.
Successful management of competing priorities and demands.
The ability to work collaboratively at all levels (internally and externally) to achieve desired outcomes.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
Previous experience in online child exploitation and serious and organised crime investigations and/or relevant academic qualifications is desirable
Intelligence experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
Successful candidate must reside in Wellington or must be willing to relocate.
Appointment subject to pre-employment psychological assessment, and graduated exposure to Child Exploitation Material.
You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons. Shift work may be required to meet operational demand.
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/Generic%20Position%20Descriptions/Senior%20Intelligence%20Analyst.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 at $102,808.00 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 the 15th of 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 elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz
Based at Wellington on Lambton Quay, (Please keep in mind when applying: The role is expected to relocate to Porirua at a later date)
Band I
Police Employee
Permanent – Full Time
NAV
JR 5820727
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
The Covert Online Investigation Team (COLT) is currently seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join their team. As the sole COLT Intelligence Analyst, you will provide tactical, operational and strategic intelligence analysis and outputs to support the New Zealand Police response to targeting online Serious and Organised Crime and Online Child Exploitation. COLT sits within the High-Tech Crime Group, and this role will work adjacent to the Cybercrime Intel Team.
This position would suit an experienced intelligence professional wanting to work in a dynamic operational environment. As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will demonstrate professional curiosity and adaptive approaches to using a range of structured analytic systems, tools and methodologies to provide insight and foresight on a range of complex problems and issues. You will use your advanced critical thinking and team-focused approach to coach other team members on best practice intelligence tradecraft, supporting team development and foster a positive and productive team culture.
As online offending is often transnational, this role will require you to build effective relationships with both domestic and international law enforcement partners. The position supports both the Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) Team and the Online Child Exploitation Investigations (OCEANZ), based on COLT operational demands. Your engagement in your own professional development will see you grow your knowledge of policing and intelligence. Your willingness to connect to people, and critically and thoughtfully engage with what you find, will enhance your understanding of the required intelligence contribution and ensure positive outcomes.
Key Accountabilities:
Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and apply a wide range of analytical techniques and methods to interpret information and data.
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.
Lead and collaborate on projects and group analysis.
Effectively manage competing priorities, projects and demands to maintain quality outputs under strict timeframes.
Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal, external, domestic and international).
Work with limited supervision on complex analytical problems.
Lead by example with a committed, positive attitude towards teamwork and professional development. Contribute positively to team culture.
Assist in leading the development of intelligence people, products, and processes.
Proactively identify emerging or escalating trends in Online Child Exploitation and Organised Crime investigations.
Champion diverse worldviews, different perspectives, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, identifying opportunities to reflect these in intelligence products/outputs.
Whakamana – Enhance the mana and Wairoa (wellbeing) of others.
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.
You will be an experienced Senior Intelligence Analyst who is committed to continuous improvement.
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.
Successful management of competing priorities and demands.
The ability to work collaboratively at all levels (internally and externally) to achieve desired outcomes.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
Previous experience in online child exploitation and serious and organised crime investigations and/or relevant academic qualifications is desirable
Intelligence experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
Successful candidate must reside in Wellington or must be willing to relocate.
Appointment subject to pre-employment psychological assessment, and graduated exposure to Child Exploitation Material.
You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons. Shift work may be required to meet operational demand.
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/Generic%20Position%20Descriptions/Senior%20Intelligence%20Analyst.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 at $102,808.00 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 the 15th of 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 elzarie.geyer@police.govt.nz
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
