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.
Tactical Intelligence Supervisor
- Location: Flexible
- Reports to: Police National Headquarters, Wellington
- Permanent - Full Time
- Band J
- Office of Constable / Police Employee
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy
- JR 5324863
E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mo te tunga | About the role
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety. We work in partnership with other public sector agencies, communities, businesses and individuals to achieve our vision of making New Zealand the safest country.
We are recruiting for a Tactical Intelligence Supervisor (Training and Capability) to join the Tactical Intelligence Unit (TIU), within the National Intelligence Centre (NIC). This role is responsible for uplifting the national capability and delivery of Police's tactical intelligence (TacInt) function, as a key component of the Tactical Response Model (TRM).
The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Tactical Intelligence, and will lead the TIU's Capability and Training Team, with three direct reports. Together with their team, the Supervisor will:
- drive the on-going growth of nationally relevant TacInt tools, techniques, processes and related training, which support the intent of the TRM
- ensure the development and continuous improvement of TacInt continues to meet the needs of decision makers across multiple operational workgroups including Offender Prevention Teams (OPTs) and the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS)
- enable the mechanisms and personnel responsible for identifying risks and opportunities regarding staff safety
- lead the creation, development and delivery of high-quality, engaging training;
- contribute to the prevention and effective resolution of the highest-risk incidents Police deploy to.
The successful candidate must be a strong leader, preferably with an operational and intelligence background, who can lead, motivate and develop a high performing team. You will be innovative and creative in your thinking, and your enthusiasm and interpersonal skills will enable you to develop high trust and effective relationships with our people, our leaders and key stakeholders.
You will be a member of the TIU. This is a high-performing, passionate team which is extremely driven to enhancing the safety of Police staff and our community. While we are a decentralised team, we are strongly united, with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the professional development of Tactical Intelligence Analysts through high-quality training and mentoring.
- Initiate and lead projects which develop the capability of the Tactical Intelligence Unit and Tactical Intelligence practitioners, including process and training enhancements.
- Provide expert Tactical Intelligence advice while engaging with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and identify opportunities for the effective use and deployment of Tactical Intelligence assets.
- Ensure that Tactical Intelligence processes support the intent of the TRM, and proactively update standards to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
- Provide excellent leadership and support to direct reports, enabling them in all aspects of their role.
- Maintain a positive, high-performing team culture that fosters diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Please note: You will remain based at your home station/local Police station, reporting virtually through to the Manager: Tactical Intelligence. Support to your team and district-based analysts will primarily be provided remotely, with the exception of some planned travel periods, particularly when delivering training at RNZPC, Wellington.
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.
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.
- Some travel may be required
This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is "to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them."
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/07-2023/supervisor_-_national_tactical_intelligence_1.pdf
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 tatou | 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 inaianei | 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 a-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425 and $117,014 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 Wednesday 18th June. 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]
