Principal Advisor – Transnational Organised Crime!
- Based at PNHQ, Wellington
- Grade 22
- Permanent
- Police Employee
- Permanent
- NAV
- JR 5163815
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 Partnerships and Harm Prevention Team supports implementation of cross-agency work programmes aimed at combating organised crime and building community resilience. The purpose of this team is to leverage our partnership and prevention opportunities across the system in order to make New Zealand the hardest place in the world for organised criminals to do business.
As a Principal Advisor, you will be responsible for driving delivery of the Transnational Organised Crime (TNOC) Strategy across government, and in partnership with private and non-government sectors. You will also provide secretariat services to the TNOC governance groups and directly support the Police executive members who chair these groups. While the team is housed at Police, you will work on behalf of all partner agencies involved in implementing the TNOC Strategy.
Key Accountabilities:
- Present complex issues clearly (written or verbal) to a range of audiences, including regular reporting and briefings.
- Effectively engage and build relationships with stakeholders, both public and private.
- Identify barriers to success, generate solutions and make decisions.
- Manage competing demands and high workloads at times.
- Leading development and implementation of plans, projects, or initiatives, including the refresh of the TNOC Strategy.
- Supporting cross-agency governance and providing secretariat services.
- Supervising and coaching staff and supporting team management.
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.
Given the highly collaborative nature of the role, we are looking for someone with
- Exceptional relationship building and management skills, with the ability to work across multiple internal and external partners.
- You will need to have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing projects and coaching staff.
- Previous experience supporting governance is also desirable.
- This role presents an exciting opportunity for anyone with a keen interest, relevant experience in the Transnational Organised Crime space and those who are passionate about driving crime prevention outcomes for all New Zealanders
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.
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/principal_advisor_-_transnational_organised_crime_or_resilience_to_organised_crime_in_communities.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:
t/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdfApplicant
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 $153,652 and $176,699 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 3rd March 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for either 25 or 26th March 2025.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact sharleen.peteru@police.govt.nz
