Intelligence Analyst

About this role

Hawkes Bay Prison Intelligence Analyst Secondment – December 2025 to 1 September 2026

• Are you an experienced intelligence practitioner with professional curiosity?
• Do you enjoy working under pressure and have an ability to manage competing priorities and demands to deliver timely, relevant Intelligence and achieve results for the team?
• Are you a problem solver who can support a positive and productive team that is focused on service delivery excellence?
• Do you enjoy applying your analytical skills to provide decision advantage in the areas of complex risk? 

If you answered yes to the above, then please take the opportunity to apply!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Intelligence Analyst position operates within the Corrections Intelligence framework, delivering nationally consistent products across the Department. This role is an integral part of the intelligence team based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison. Corrections Intelligence works proactively to provide quality actionable intelligence that consistently provides decision advantage to support safe prisons and safe communities.

Mōu | About you 

We are seeking someone who can offer us:

• The credibility, integrity and personality to establish and maintain effective relationships internal and external to Ara Poutama Aotearoa
• An understanding of the strategic, operational and tactical use of intelligence
• High level competency in problem solving and the ability to think critically
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• The ability to deliver impromptu and planned briefings to a range of stakeholder groups
• Possessing an ability to evaluate information with a sense of urgency, you will be vigilant in ensuring the integrity of our operations by elevating concerns before issues arise.

Mō mātou | About us

Join 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 3^rd November

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