• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Grade 21
• Police Employee
• Permanent, full time
• JR 5052641

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 Manager - Data Response leads a team responding to internal and external data requests across all of NZ Police. This is a highly complex and demanding role that requires in-depth knowledge of legislative requirements, using data to inform and influence, and exceptional team leadership skills.



The Data Response Team extracts and manipulates data to respond to one-off requests as well as maintaining regular reporting products to meet the needs of internal (Police) and external customers.



The team is also responsible for providing data related for Ministerial and official correspondence, responses to parliamentary questions, information requests (OIAs), publication of official statistics as well as updating policedata.nz and other information sharing arrangements.





Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate responses to requests for data from a wide range of police members, the public, as well as partner agencies.
• Manage organisational and reputational risk by ensuring that responses are consistent, accurate, aligned with the Police’s data strategy and policies and meet the high standard for open and transparent Government service delivery.
• Approve and sign out responses on behalf of Police, seeking advice and escalating appropriately.
• Provide expert advice on Police data holdings and ensure compliance with in-house and statutory standards.
• Work with colleagues to seek opportunities to proactively expand the coverage of policedata.nz.
• Coordinates and maintain systems for the recording and monitoring of delivery of requests.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to staff preparing responses.

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 require the following:

• Demonstrated customer responsiveness and a focus on ensuring service requests are met with professional, customer-focused and timely responses.
• An inquisitive mindset that is comfortable dealing with a wide range of topics on a daily basis.
• Proven experience and ability to understand (or gain understanding) of Police data and tools, perhaps by having experience as a performance analyst, business analyst, data analyst with a background in administrative data.
• Knowledge and capability in ensuring legislative requirements are applied to all responses to requests.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and delegation. Ability to plan and prioritise responsibilities and day-to-day deliverables based on request type, priority and effort.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• This role is based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. Some travel may be required. This role cannot be performed remotely.
• A tertiary degree in a relevant field is required.

• This role is set at Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead tactics for Our Business and enable people to deliver them”.

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/12-2024/manager_-_data_response.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:

https://www.newcops.govt.nz/sites/default/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdf




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 $140,024 and $144,691 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 Sunday 19 January 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.


Interviews will be held with candidates selected for progression in early 2025.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact john.downs-carroll@police.govt.nz