• Wellington (Based at Police National HQ)
• Salary of $68,172 + shift and Statutory Holiday allowances
• Permanent, Full time
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy
• JR5235611

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

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that directly assists with keeping our country safe? Perhaps you are looking for a foot in the door with an organisation that values you, your work life balance, and the strengths that you bring to the team.


We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Crime Monitoring Centre based in Wellington as a Monitor. The Crime Monitoring Centre (CMC) operates 24/7 and provides services to nationwide investigators and The National Organised Crime Group. The CMC is part of the National Criminal Investigations Group. You will be assisting NZ Police with the investigations of criminal activity using leading edge technology. You will be monitoring, analysing, and summarising important information with the goal of contributing to reducing organised crime and resolution of serious criminal investigations in New Zealand.

We have a dedicated team who will invest time into you to get you trained, equipped, and enabled to perform at your best. You will be supported throughout your journey in a role that is incredibly interesting, insightful, and fulfilling. The team works in partnership with individuals, communities, and other public sector agencies to achieve our vision of Safer Communities Together and we are looking for motivated individuals to assist us along the way.


Many of our monitors have gone on to become Sworn Police Officers or into other great roles within our organisation, this role has given them a strong insight into the world of Policing.


The Crime Monitoring Centre operates 24/7 and you will be working a 2/2/2 shift roster including weekends and stat days which is 6.45am – 4.45pm, 1.00pm – 11.00pm, 10.15pm – 7.00am followed by 4 days off to relax. You will also receive a shift allowance when working on Saturday, Sunday, or weekdays between 6.00pm – 6.00am on top of your base salary along with leave and salary allowances for working on Stat Holidays.





Key Accountabilities:

• Experience in analysing, summarising information and producing well-structured fluent written reports.
• Identify and evaluate relevant and critical information.
• Produce accurate, concise and well-constructed written summaries using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring



Being part of the Police whänau 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, 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.

• Display excellent listening skills
• Produce quality work during periods of high workload.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to maintain focus.
• Competency in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.

Special Requirements – To be considered for this role, you must be able to:

• Must reside in the Wellington region
• Must pass a written and listening comprehension test.
• Undergo and pass a full reference and vetting check prior to an offer of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a ‘Secret’ level security clearance. This requirement means you must have resided in one of the following countries for the last ten consecutive years: New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, or United States of America.

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





This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.



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/monitor_-_crime_monitoring_centre.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 of 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.





Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 27th 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 Talent Pathway Advisor – sarahlee.smith@police.govt.nz