As a Senior Road Policing Advisor, you will directly support the Safer Roads objectives through the provision of effective policy and operational advice that enables frontline Police staff to deliver Our Business.

 No day will ever be the same! You will analyse legislation, identify impacts to policy and initiate conversations with key stakeholders. You will provide expert policy guidance on road safety issues and will assist with the development of operational policy, corporate documents, and Police instructions. Importantly you will be confident managing multiple pieces of work and working to tight deadlines. 

 Key Accountabilities:

• Support stakeholders with policy development and advice  
• Interpret legislative change and develop appropriate police instructions to enable frontline road safety delivery
• Work closely with the wider NRPC and other internal work groups to support collaborative efforts
• Build and maintain effective external relationships, including with Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive high performing team environment
• Demonstrate Whakamana – enhancing the Mana and waiora (well-being) of others, so that we can all be safe and feel safe. 

 What you'll bring

 Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. 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.

 As a Senior Road Policing Advisor, we are seeking people who:

• Are comfortable challenging the status quo and have a continuous improvement mindset
• Have an ability to operationalise strategic intent, demonstrated through previous policy writing experience
• Have an ability to think in a logical and analytical manner
• Have proven influential communication abilities both verbal and written
• Can work independently or as part of a united team
• Have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative internal and external relationships
• Have project management qualifications (desirable