Strategic Workforce Analyst, it starts with you!

• Permanent position
• Based in Palmerston North
• Salary starting from $88,404
• Office of Constable/Police employee

About the role

As a Strategic Workforce Analyst, you will research, develop and maintain an overview of the workforce coordination environment within Central District and provide advice on its effectiveness and direction to the District Leadership Team including analysis and best practice to enable efficient and effective optimum staffing levels which will maintain and improve the service to Central District.

You will be responsible for the overview of managing rosters in a fast-paced changeable environment whilst managing competing demands. You are self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and have a problem-solving mindset.

In this role, you will also be supervising staff and managing the workload of the team. You will need to lead by example and help keep the team motivated and engaged.

This role is based in Central DHQ based in Palmerston North and the successful applicant must reside in or near the area.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identifies and develops techniques and processes to enable effective and efficient forecasting for the District to ensure we deploy to beat demand
• Provide analysis on organisational risk around leave management and trends and highlights issues relating to the ability to meet that demand
• Identifies training needs and assists with the development of this training for the District
• Acts as role model for the team and provides leadership and direction

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.

• Previous Workforce Management experience is preferred but not essential
• Ability to build, maintain and sustain strong relationships
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience using Excel
• Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
• For constabulary applicants – you will need a current PCT and a non-core Children's worker vetting is required

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.”

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/09-2021/strategic_workforce_analyst.pdf

About us

Our mission is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.

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 Thursday, 10th March 2022