Senior Advisor - Governanceat NZ Police -
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. 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 ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.Senior Governance Advisor Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington Open to all Police employees (including constabulary staff) Permanent, full time JR 5340809 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 executive decision-making by delivering high-quality governance advice, systems and coordination 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 high-level forums, and ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time.
If you are passionate about good governance, thrive in complexity, 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 are part of the Assurance Group and are the engine room that supports and 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 a key member of the Executive Governance Team, responsible for Police's governance framework and establishing and maintaining the processes and systems required to give effect to the framework.
A core function of this team is to provide governance advice and secretariat support services to the Police Executive. Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Accountabilities: Provide governance advice to the Executive including the wider advisory and executive support teams Support functional leads and chairs of governance forums Advise on forward agendas aligned with planning and strategy cycles Summarise key decisions, risks, and outcomes in a concise and professional format.
Build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders Develop and maintain core governance systems and processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Maintain expertise in governance through research and inter-agency learning Lead and contribute to the education and capability development of staff on Police's governance model and expectations Support the delivery on all team objectives and periodic reviews of governance processes He aha taau e kawe mai | 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.To be successful in this role you will bring: 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 Demonstrated integrity, respect and commitment to public sector values including Te Tiriti o Wairangi A collaborative approach to working across teams and with external stakeholders.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements This Senior Governance Advisor is set at Individual Contributor level this means your key purpose is to deliver or (enable others to deliver) Our Business and is open to all existing Police staff members.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.
A relevant tertiary-level qualification in a field relevant to the position or demonstrated experience (e.g., public policy, law, business) There may be an occasional requirement to travel to Districts and Service Centres. 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/06-2025/senior_advisor_-_governance.pdf To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain either a CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET national security clearance.
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 delivers services that ensure communities are safe and feel secure, with less crime, road trauma and fewer victims.Police operates 24 hours a day in a complex environment actively preventing crime and crashes. With over 15,000 staff, we work from community-based police stations and large policing hubs, and operate on land, sea and in the air. Most years, we field more than 900,000 emergency calls for service, plus around 750,000 non-emergency calls for service.
Your development is highly valued at Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and also provide challenge and stretch. Taken together, 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 5:00 pm on Friday 18th July 2025. 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 sharleen.peteru@police.govt.nz