Cloud Enablement Leadat 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 ‘Our Business' and achieve long
- term change.Cloud Enablement Lead Drive modernisation and shape the future in this exciting new role.
Based at Royal NZ Police College or Police National Head Quarters Police Employee Permanent
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Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role New Zealand Police is committed to ensuring communities are safe and feel secure.
With over 15,000 staff operating across land, sea, and air, we deliver services 24/7 in a complex and dynamic environment.With a primary hub in Wellington, our ICT group plays a critical role in enabling modern policing through innovative digital solutions that support operational excellence and strategic ambitions.
We are seeking a visionary Cloud Enablement Lead to join our Architecture and Infrastructure team.
This is a senior thought leadership and trusted advisor role that will shape cloud adoption across a hybrid and multi-cloud environment (Azure and AWS), while ensuring our range of enterprise, operational and mission-critical systems operate securely and reliably.
This role is ideal for a strategic leader passionate about leveraging cloud technologies for best long-term value, delivering innovation while enhancing operational outcomes.You will be instrumental in embedding cloud-enabled outcomes into product roadmaps, guiding teams through transformation, while championing modern practices.
Key Accountabilities: This is a new role and a rare opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative environment to deliver cloud enabled outcomes in an organisation that directly impacts the safety and wellbeing of New Zealand communities.
Develop and maintain a practical cloud enablement strategy aligned with product and architectural goals.Act as a trusted adviser and cloud evangelist, identifying opportunities for cloud adoption and embedding them in product roadmaps.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, and Engineering teams to drive modern, secure, and scalable solutions.
Lead an uplift in cloud capability across teams championing adoption, optimisation, monitoring, metrics and continuous improvement.
Provide expert guidance on cloud platforms, cost management, licensing and modern practises.
Ensure robust cloud governance, security, and data privacy controls.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capability.
Specifically, you will have:- Deep understanding of cloud platforms in the New Zealand context.
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and ability to lead change.
Experience both with AWS and Azure as Police uses both providers.Applicable industry-recognised cloud certifications (preferred).
Strong planning capability and experience in agile and product practices.
A proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without formal authority.
A track record of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external cloud service providers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
Whilst we are looking for the above skills, knowledge, and experience, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute and collaborate, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements This role is based in the Wellington area.Some travel may be required.
This role is set at Strategic Leader level, this means your key purpose is to lead the strategy, Our Business, and enable our people to deliver it.
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/cloud_enablement_lead.pdf 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 NZ 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.
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 Thursday 3rd 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 deepa.shankar@police.govt.nz