Senior Road Policing Advisor, it starts with you!

• Based at Police National Headquarters
• Band I Starting from ($88,404.00 - $119,607.00)
• Permanent Full-Time
• Police employee/ office of Constables.
• JR 2207961

 About the role

New Zealand Police plays an important part in helping to make roads safer through prevention and enforcement initiatives. As part of this, the National Road Policing Centre (NRPC) takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of Police's strategy and priorities towards reducing death and trauma on our roads.

In partnership with our sector colleagues, the NRPC has a lead role in the development and operationalisation of government strategies in relation to road safety, e.g. Road to Zero and the Road Safety Partnership Programme (RSPP), alongside Our Business.

As a Senior Road Policing Advisor, you will enable our frontline staff by providing expert policy advice about road policing. You will be writing briefing and position papers to support operational changes. You will analyse issues and identify impacts to policy and initiate conversations with key stakeholders who will be affected by any proposed changes. You will provide expert advice on transport issues and will lead the development of operational policy and forms. You will be confident managing multiple pieces of work and question the status quo to affect change.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support front line constables with expert operational policy advice
• Implement legislative changes to enable system improvements
• Build relationships and collaborate with multiple business units in Police and partners agencies like Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport
• Contribute to an inclusive 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.

• Ability to think in a logical and analytical manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work independently or as part of a united team
• Proven ability in building and maintaining collaborative relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An understanding of policing and project management would be desirable

Additional Information:

For Constabulary applicants:

Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for, and either;

1. Registered interest via the link or enrolment in the CEP leadership programme at the advertised level
2. OR, qualified at [role level rank ie. Sergeant] level under the previous Career Progression Framework

For Police Employee applicants:

1. Registered interest via the link or enrolment in the CEP leadership programme at the advertised level 

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

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/07-2021/senior_road_policing_advisor.pdf

About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing.  Our vision is to be the safest country.  Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

How to apply 

Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page: https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=nzpolice to apply for this position.

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

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

Applications close 5pm, Friday 11th March