Manager, Police Policy Group!

Based at Police National Headquarters

Grade 22

Police Employee

12 Months Fixed Term

Nationally

JR 4895265

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Policy Group provides centralised policy advice to the Minister and Associate Minister of Police, and to the Police Executive. We work closely with stakeholders across Police to ensure advice meets the goals of the government of the day, while also reflecting the needs and insights of our frontline. The breadth of policing activity means we also work with colleague agencies from across a diverse range of sectors, from the health and social sectors, to the transport and justice sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Policy leader, with a proven track record of leading and managing policy teams. As the Manager of the National Security and Cyber Policy Team, you will be responsible for taking a system-level approach that contributes to a well-functioning national security system. You will ensure that policy resources are deployed in a transparent and flexible way to meet changing demands of the Policy Group work programme. We are looking for someone who can work effectively and collaboratively across a complex stakeholder environment.

As a member of the Policy Leadership Team, you will be an active contributor to supporting the success of the wider Policy Group. You will share our ongoing commitment to continuously building the performance of our Group and growing our people.

Key Accountabilities:
Leading a high-performing Policy Team through strong performance management, while maintaining a culture of development and collaboration.

Working effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Ensuring policy services are delivered within a strong focus on customer service, Māori responsiveness, partnerships and community orientated policing framework.

Actively contributing to continuous policy quality improvement and to building the capability of the Team and the wider Policy Group.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Having the relevant policyskills, knowledge and experience will be critical to your success in the role. Alongside this, 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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

If you are an inclusive and collaborative manager of people, who understands complex policy processes, is influential in stakeholder relationships, and who takes responsibility for creating an environment in which their team can thrive and who enables others to give their best – please come and join us!

People leadership role

Complex and diverse policy work programme

Working with a broad range of stakeholders

A key member of the Policy Leadership Team

This role is set at Strategic Leader leve l, this means your key purpose is “to lead the strategy, Our Business, and enable our people to deliver it”.

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/09-2024/manager_-_policies_partnerships.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL 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 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 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.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $151,381 and $156,426 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 18th September 2024. 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 Ashna.Narayan@police.govt.nz