Principal – Systems and Processes, Child Sex Offender Register

Wellington – Police National Headquarters

Band – J

Office of Constable and Police Employee

Permanent – Full time

NAV

JR 5043924

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Child Sex Offender (CSO) Register was established under the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 as a co-ordinated body of up-to-date information about registered child sex offenders (registered persons) living in the community. The Register is administered by the New Zealand Police in partnership with Ara Poutama Aotearoa (the Department of Corrections) to deliver safer homes and communities under a risk management framework.

The Principal, Systems and Processes is responsible for the end-to-end support of business systems and processes from Business Case Development through to Business-as-Usual documentation. The Principal contributes to the prevention of reoffending by overseeing a programme of continuous improvement within the Registry, as well as across Police districts and with other stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:
Have overall responsibility for ensuring the Register systems, including dedicated IT systems, and business process are defined and monitored, and opportunities to improve delivery are identified

Routinely evaluate systems, processes, and tools to confirm that they are meeting the needs of the team and the purpose of the Act

Prepare professional business proposals, options papers, analysis, and evaluations to understand performance and inform the strategic direction and funding requirements for the register

Document and resolve problems with systems and tools

Maintain key business documentation, and support the preparation of responses to official information requests

Support the Register leadership team and district supervisors to deliver professional meetings, workshops, training, and communications

Manage procurement, resourcing and delivery of contractors and external resources engaged to resolve problems or deliver improvements

Manage direct reports and support the work of other team members.

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.

Experience in the end-to-end delivery and support of business systems and processes from business case development through to business-as-usual support

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive level papers

Excellent presentation skills and the ability facilitate workshops for stakeholders at all levels

A customer-centric focus

Experience in vendor management and understanding government procurement processes

Be able to work collaboratively including mentoring and developing less experienced team members

Applicants must have the ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and mental resilience to work in an environment where content can be sensitive and sometimes graphic in nature. This will include information detailing sexual offences committed against children.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).

For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or

Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

You may occasionally be required to work outside of set work hours and alternative locations for operational reasons.

This role is primarily office based within Police National Headquarters, Wellington.

This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level , this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”

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/11-2024/principal_-_systems_and_processes_cso_register.pdf

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.

Candidates who progress to interview will complete further writing and scenario assessments and may also be asked to complete psychometric testing including personality and cognitive reasoning assessments.

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 at $110,425 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

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 in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday 6th December. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place in early 2025. Your patience is appreciated.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact elzarie.geyer @police.govt.nz