Job Description
Job details
Job type
Full-time
Location
Wellington City, Wellington
Full job description
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 Advisor - Geospatial Intelligence!
Based at Police National Head Quarters, Wellington
Band J
Police Employee
Permanent - Full Time
NAV
JR 5530246
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
If you are a geospatial professional looking for the next step in technical leadership, we have an exciting role in the New Zealand Police, National Intelligence Centre just for you.
No day will ever be the same.
Work with a smart, innovative team.
Be part of leading-edge solutions that keep the frontline and public safe and help to solve crime.
The Opportunity
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 enterprise GIS and spatial services.
Deliver geospatial support across operations and investigations.
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
While 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 technical skills (must be highly capable in ESRI technologies with 5 years plus experience in, ArcPro, Enterprise, AGOL and Mobile Field apps).
ETL automation experience with FME Form/Flow.
Experience with imagery and other remote sensing products, (satellite, drone and LIDAR).
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for GIS web development an advantage.
Working knowledge of Python, SQL, and Arcade.
Relational database management skills and experience.
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.
Must be able to hold and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance. We will only consider New Zealand citizens or residents.
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:
senior_advisor_-_geospatial_intelligence.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 are:
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 $145,566 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday 13th of October 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 Thuvaraga.Thiribuvananathan@police.govt.nz
