Training Advisor – Intelligence, it starts with you!

• Based at RNZPC
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent, Full Time
• JR5126184

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 New Zealand Police Intelligence function has a unique role to play in providing insight and foresight to enhance and support decision making capability at all levels of Police. If you are looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the leading edge of Police Intelligence, developing, and enabling Police Intelligence practitioners to deliver Our Business, while enhancing your own knowledge, skills and experience, then this role is for you.

As an Intelligence Training Advisor, you will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of Intelligence Training to enable NZP Intelligence Practitioners to deliver Our Business. You will champion continuous improvement, ensuring an evidence-based approach to the design and delivery of a learner-centric and innovative (blended), training programme.

We are looking for people leaders who can work with the wider Intelligence Training team, business owners and subject matter experts, who are committed and focused on developing capable, connected Intelligence Practitioners equipped with the skills and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and increase decision making capability.

Key Accountabilities:
Development and delivery of Intelligence training,
Leading the Commissioners Priorities – with an intelligence perspective,
Manaakitanga, building transparent relationships and enduring partnerships, through a collaborative culture.

We are looking for an inclusive and collaborative values-based leader, who takes responsibility for creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, feel valued, and enables our people to be their best.

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 performance, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

• Skills, knowledge, and experience in the intelligence environment – with particular emphasis on analytical skills and ability to produce quality intelligence outputs that meet decision maker requirements
• Proven ability to think critically, problem solve, contribute to continuous improvement and work in a self-directed manner when required,
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, build relationships and collaborate across various workgroups,
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and attention to detail,
• Knowledge of and/or experience in a formal or informal training environment,
• Ability to manage competing priorities to support organisational demand,
• Ability to recognise and manage risk in a dynamic environment.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• 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.
• Required to hold or obtain within six months of appointment an education related qualification. The Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching can be obtained within this timeframe, upon appointment, through the RNZPC.
• Able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities 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/02-2025/training_advisor_3.pdf

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.
The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:
NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

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 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 $102,808.00 and $108,894.00 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 Monday 10th March 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 sarahlee.smith@police.govt.nz