About the role

As part of the Integrity and Conduct Group, The National Integrity Unit (NIU) undertakes specialist investigations into criminal behaviour, corruption and related employment matters involving Police staff that fit within the NIU's scope and purpose, and is a leading voice in the prevention of corruption and insider threats.

The NIU seeks an Intelligence Analyst to join its Data and Information team based in either Wellington or Auckland. As an Intelligence Analyst you will provide specialist support to Senior Integrity Investigators to enable fact-finding and investigative activities in criminal and employment investigations. You will excel in collating information from a wide variety of sources, including social media, and will produce intelligence for investigations through your ability to manage and interpret large data sets, using a wide a variety of analytical tools. You will take pride in clearly and concisely communicating your findings.    

You will also have an eye on the ‘big picture' and identify thematic issues in order to highlight and prevent vulnerabilities that enable corruption. You will not be afraid to use your critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and will be comfortable providing verbal and written briefings to a wide variety of audiences in order to provide objective recommendations with regard to integrity related risk.

You will use your skills, knowledge, and experience to coach others on best practice Intelligence tradecraft, support team development, and foster a positive and productive team culture. While technical skills are important to us, team fit is just as important for this role. You will be working in an open-plan, collaborative environment with a diverse range of individuals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collate and analyse large data sets to provide intelligence for investigations
• Provide short-turnaround initial assessment of matters referred to NIU
• Develop and maintain a wide variety of positive working relationships, both internally and externally
• Use critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and test alternative hypotheses
• Identify thematic integrity-related risks and collaborate on reporting to the Integrity and Conduct Group Senior Leadership Team
• Lead by influence with a committed, positive attitude towards teamwork, coaching and professional development
• The highest commitment to integrity and discretion

• Use strong written and verbal communication skills to provide a high standard of written reports and clear and concise verbal briefings to a wide range of audiences

 What you'll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. 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