Director – People Strategy

• Based at PNHQ
• Grade 25
• Police Employee/Office of Constable
• Permanent
• NAV
• JR 5241803

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
The Director – People Strategy is a member of the People Group Leadership Team [PGLT] and reports our new Chief People Officer Leigh MacDonald.

As Director People Strategy you will have a passion for supporting organisations to build and develop the human capability it needs to achieve its long-term business objectives and strategy. This key leadership role requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong business acumen, proven track record of complex change delivery, and an ability to collaborative across all levels of the organisation.

The purpose of the Director – People Strategy is to ensure Police takes a strategic view and forward planning approach in the provision of people related services and solutions to enable people, leadership, and culture to succeed. You will work closely with Senior leadership to drive change.

You will be a credible individual who is highly capable and have extensive experience within human resources, organisational development, employment, and industrial relations. Someone who will have previously held a senior or executive level role within a large complex organisation who is people-centric and resilient.

Can you help others unlock their traditional notions and embrace change?

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and lead our People strategy which delivers on our business.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide actionable insights and solutions to meet the business needs.
• Lead and deliver organisational people project and change across the business.
• Ensure the team has the effective strategies, systems, processes, and tools available to achieve service levels and performance targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through meaningful collaboration and advisory.

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.

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/04-2025/director_-_people_strategy.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.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $203,400 and $210,180 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 Wednesday 30th April 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 Jessica.Harris@police.govt.nz