• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Grade 21
• Police Employee
• Permanent/Full Time
• JR 5252404

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

We currently have an exciting opportunity to manage the operational activity of He Aranga Ake, New Zealand’s violent extremism disengagement framework.
He Aranga Ake is a deliverable under New Zealand’s ‘Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism National Strategy’. He Aranga Ake is a multi-agency disengagement framework involving Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Department of Corrections, New Zealand Police, and New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. New Zealand Police are currently the lead agency for this framework and are responsible for effective management, delivery, and support of this capability.

The He Aranga Ake team is a small but highly motivated one with responsibility for the development, implementation, and enduring management of individualised intervention plans for the framework participants. You will need to have excellent relationship management skills, the ability to work in a dynamic and complex environment, proven experience in risk management and leading through influence. You will have exemplary communication skills (both written and verbal).

You will chair the He Aranga Ake National Coordination Group and be responsible for regularly briefing the strategic governance group.


You will provide a constructive and supportive environment which enables key partners to work as part of an effective multi-agency team. To achieve this, you are expected to have strong relationships with government organisations, be able to build wider strategic partnerships and be able to share operational learnings with those working in disengagement both nationally and internationally. The role will influence positive change both within the immediate team and across all key stakeholders.


Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the ongoing delivery of ‘He Aranga Ake’
• Embed consistent operational practices and processes
• Lead collaborative engagement with partners and stakeholders - including government departments and service providers (including NGO’s)
• Lead and grow He Aranga Ake capability to identify and respond appropriately to both participant, and team, needs
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery
• Lead positively and with influence in a high performance environment
• Demonstrate Whakaako: Educating and growing our people to deliver the best service

Additional Information:

The role is based at Police National Headquarters - Wellington
Some travel may be required




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.

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on operational delivery and risk management.
• Excellent ability to manage and communicate critical information with precision and confidence (both written and verbally).
• Experience in delivering successful outcomes in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. 
• A positive mindset to working in a complex and agile environment
• Prior experience of multiagency working is advantageous

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements


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.

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:

operations_manager_-_he_aranga_ake.pdf



Security clearance requirements



To be eligible for this role, you must 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:

Applicant Information Pack (Internal)




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.  

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 4th May 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 Recruitment Manager emma.meates@police.govt.nz