Operations Manager - FIU (6103401)

Operations Manager NZ Financial Intelligence Unit

• Based at Federal Street

• Permanent– Full Time

• JR 6103401

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The New Zealand Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU) is a key part of the detection, targeting and prevention of a range of serious criminal offences, including the financing of terrorism, weapons proliferation, illicit drugs, money laundering, fraud, the evasion of economic sanctions and breaches of international law.

The Operations Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and controls the operational support and administrative functions of the NZFIU. To support delivery of these outcomes they manage select activities of the unit including analysis and dissemination of strategic intelligence, learning and guidance, and data analytics and analysis. This ensures ongoing capability, process consistency, good practice compliance and performance in delivering effective and high-quality financial intelligence.

They will connect the ingestion and use of Financial Intelligence to our strategic business priorities and partners, ensure team leaders are developing their capability, and manages the performance and competence of Financial Intelligence staff.

The Operations Manager will provide guidance and leadership to a number of direct reports, including the supervisors of Strategic Intelligence, Learning, Development and Guidance, the Financial Crime Prevention Network and Data Insights and Operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan, direct, coordinate and control the support and administrative functions of the NZFIU.

• Develop and drive the maturity of internal systems, policies and processes to ensure compliance with the AML/CFT Act 2009 and other matters impacting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the NZFIU and the broader AML system.

• Prioritise requirements for the collection of financial intelligence data and oversee the maintenance of statistical reporting processes to ensure the unit can analyse patterns across reporting and understand the bigger picture.

• Provide technical and professional authority and governance over all intelligence functions within the unit.

• Work closely with the Financial Crime Group Leadership Team to identify national collection priorities and requirements.

• Act as the business manager for intelligence-related projects where appropriate and ensure that intelligence products are disseminated nationally and internationally as appropriate.

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and awareness of current legislation to ensure best practice by all stakeholders in managing and utilising financial intelligence.

• Respond to Official Information Act and Media requests with accuracy, timeliness and transparency.

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.

• Lead with empathy and a strong focus on the welfare and development of your staff in accordance with Our Values.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills at both operational and strategic levels - able to provide briefings, reports, and represent NZFIU / NZ Police as required.

• Demonstrate an ability to interpret and apply legislation to real-world practice.

• Build positive and productive working relationships internally and externally including with international stakeholders.

• Have a strong understanding of Intelligence systems, tools, processes and requirements.

• Be familiar with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorism Financing Act 2009 (AML/CFT) and able to operationalise Police’s strategic goals under the Act.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• This role is based in Auckland. Some travel may be required

This role is Strategic People Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please see below:

Operations Manager FIU PD

Security Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SPECIAL 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 15 years, or:

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 15 years, or

• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 15 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 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 ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement, and salary will commence between $142,124 and $157,916 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 25th November 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 Talent Pathway Advisor zinta.walsh@police.govt.nz