Human Resource Assistant !
Based at Police National Headquarters (PNHQ) Wellington
Police Employee
Permanent, Full Time
JR5192191
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Mō te tūnga | About the role
Are you a passionate and positive self-starter with a growth mindset who is looking for a challenge? We have a great opportunity in our Human Resources Support Services team offering a permanent, full-time role. This position is based at our office at Police National Headquarters, Wellington.
As an HR Assistant, you will demonstrate a high level of competence in performing all HR administrative duties. You will possess well developed interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and be able to provide excellent service to our customers and stakeholders.
Your ability to be discrete in relation to confidential matters and the use of your initiative and critical thinking skills to solve complex tasks will be necessary for success in this role.
We offer a great team and professional working environment.
If this sounds interesting and you believe you are the person we are looking for, please apply now!
Key Accountabilities:
Strong customer service and administration experience
Be an expert at time management and prioritisation
Self lead and demonstrate initiative and accountability
Have a passion for collaboration and self initiative for learning
Be positive and enthusiastic and actively contribute to building a high performing team
Exposure to working with, and interpreting collective agreements and policies
Have the ability to problem solve and challenge the status quo
Demonstrate proficient keyboard skills and experience in Microsoft Office application, including Word, Excel and Outlook
A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential
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.
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/03-2025/human_resources_assistant.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 $63,526 and $66,312 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 Thursday 27th 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 Sian.Weber@police.govt.nz
