Intelligence Officer - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

About this role

• Are you a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference?

• Turn information into action and help keep our prisons, staff, and communities safe

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Corrections Intelligence team, the Intelligence Officer role is an integral part of the Intelligence team tasked to provide quality actionable intelligence to support Hōkai Rangi and help to protect victims, prevent criminal activity, and support staff safety.

Mōu | About you

We are after a hardworking person with an understanding of operational and tactical intelligence. You will apply your operational experience to help collect information in order to help prevent harm and manage future risk, including the prevention and detection of criminal activity in prisons.

Through the development, coordination and maintenance of an integrated network you will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of information and intelligence to support your team and decision-makers.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding of the principles and methodologies of the Intelligence Cycle and Intelligence collection plans and processes.

• The credibility, integrity, and personality to establish and maintain strong relationships internal and external to the Department.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience in interviewing.

• Knowledge of the legislation governing information collection, storage, dissemination, and use.

• Ability to work in a team, while being responsible for your own tasks and wider collaborative tasks.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Ideally the preferred candidate will have an interest in intelligence and an understanding of the operating environment. Possessing an ability to evaluate information with a sense of urgency, you will be committed to ensuring the integrity of our operations, elevating concerns before issues arise.

A full driver licence is required as travel will be a requirement of this role.

The successful applicant must obtain, and maintain, a Secret clearance- New Zealand Residency or Citizenship is required for this.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range is $85,025 – $92,649 the mid-point which indicates full competence in the role is $89,356. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Monday 2 November, 2026, 11.59pm NZST

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Bianca on Bianca.Jones@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.