Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
Permanent – Full Time
JR 5468504

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you a passionate and positive self-starter looking for a new challenge?

The Police Vetting Service is a key contributor to the wellbeing of New Zealanders. Our main purpose is to contribute to public safety (particularly the protection of vulnerable members of society) and national security, by providing Police vets for employers and others to assess the suitability of individuals for roles where safety and security considerations apply.

We are seeking an Advisor to join our team and play their part in keeping New Zealander's safe.

The Advisor is responsible for providing guidance, expert advice, and high-level support to members of the Vetting Service, its customers, and stakeholders. The Advisor contributes to continuous improvement, makes informed decisions that mitigate risk, and engages with our internal and external customers, contributing to the care and protection of children and the vulnerable, and to wider national security in accordance with legislation, Police processes and polices, and Service Group priorities.

Key Accountabilities:
Manage the receipt, processing, and completion of complex vetting requests or high-risk matters that have been escalated for review.
Manages responses to Parliamentary Questions, Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests, as well as IPCA complaints and agency requests for information in an accurate and timely manner.
Keep abreast of changes in legislation and Police policies and recommend required changes in practices and procedures within the Police Vetting Service.
Understand privacy concerns and legislative changes to meet relevant statutory obligations where appropriate.
Demonstrates appropriate leadership, coaching, and mentoring practices to facilitate individual and team development.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and an ability to analyse information and draw appropriate conclusions in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain a wide range of positive and collaborative working relationships.
Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy.
Demonstrate a high level of resilience.
Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and being adaptive to changing priorities and demands.

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.

A mindset that embraces change, is adaptable and able to be flexible and agile in their thinking and way of working.
Supportive of team members and looks for opportunities to contribute to an inclusive environment.
Determining the relevance and potential risks identified of information that is being analysed whilst upholding confidentiality.
Have a commitment to excellence – ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for long periods of time, learn from mistakes, a drive to improve and take on fe edback.
Extensive operational vetting knowledge & experience advantageous

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

What we offer:
Flexible Hours
Professional development opportunities
Excellent career progression

Additional information:
This role is based at the Police National Headquarters, Wellington.
Successful applicants are required to undergo pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing, Police Vetting and Reference Checks
Please note online psychometric testing will form part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

vetting_advisor_-_police_vetting_service.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:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

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 $103,836 and $109,983 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 Tuesday 9th August, 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 tracey.cheesman@police.govt.nz