Senior Governance Advisorat NZ Police -
We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver and achieve long
- term change.Senior Governance Advisor!
- $117,014 Permanent
- Full Time Multiple Positions Available Job Reference 5812263 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role We are seeking a Senior Governance Advisor to support and enable effective governance and decision-making across New Zealand Police.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced position where no two days are the same.You'll be working closely with executive leaders, shaping governance systems, coordinating executive forums, providing high quality advice, and ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time.
If you are passionate about good governance, thrive in complexity, have high integrity, and enjoy connecting people, process, and strategy, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Police's Governance model ensures the executive have appropriate oversight and are equipped to strategically lead a successful organisation into the future.
The Executive Governance Team sits within the Assurance Group and is the engine room that enables effective governance within New Zealand Police.
As a Senior Governance Advisor, reporting to the Chief Advisor: Governance and Waitangi Tribunal Inquiries, you will be responsible for supporting Police's governance framework and establishing and maintaining the processes and systems required to give effect to it.
A core function of this team is to provide governance advice and secretariat support services to the Police Executive.Nga kawenga matua | Key Accountabilities Provide governance advice to the Executive including the wider advisory and executive support teams Support Executive Chairs and functional leads for governance forums Advise on forward agendas aligned with planning and strategy cycles Summarise and communicate key decisions, risks, and outcomes in a concise and professional format.
Build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the business Develop and maintain core governance systems and processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Maintain expertise in governance through self-development and inter-agency learning Lead and contribute to the education and capability development of governors and staff who contribute to governance in Police Support the delivery of all team objectives and periodic reviews of governance processes 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.
To be successful in this role you will bring: High standard of integrity and professionalism Strong relationship management skills The ability to apply governance principles in a large, complex environment Experience supporting executive-level governance forums and decision-making processes Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and meeting documentation The ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders Strong analytical skills and sound judgement Good understanding of the machinery of government Experience designing and maintaining governance tools, templates and systems Commitment to public sector values including Te Tiriti o Waitangi A collaborative approach to working across teams and with external stakeholders.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level.You can refer to Indicators of Success for further information on the requirements.
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- Governance | Position Description
- External 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 New Zealand 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.
Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425 and $117,014 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 5.00pm on Monday 30 March 2026.
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 Sarah Payne (sarah.payne@police.govt.nz).Join the team enabling strong governance and decisions that support safer communities across Aotearoa.