Based at PNHQ Wellington
Band D
Employee
Permanent – Full Time
Nationally Advertised Vacancy
JR 5459702
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Management Assistant contributes to the overall performance of the Police Executive by providing professional executive assistance and support to the Commissioner and wider Police Executive.
The position enables the Police Executive to carry out their strategic objectives successfully and efficiently by providing high quality assistance, administration, and secretarial support and contributing to the efficient coordination and management of the activities of the Commissioner and wider Police Executive.
The position serves as a first point of contact for the Police Executive and will contribute to high trust and confidence in the Police Executive. It will also support the Executive Assistants to perform their functions by providing overflow support and back up during absences.
Key Accountabilities:
Support the smooth operation of the Commissioner’s office through professional administrative and managerial support.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation and externally, representing the Police Executive with integrity and discretion.
Manage confidential information systems and ensure secure, accurate flow of information.
Support strategic projects, travel coordination, and executive forums to enable delivery of key objectives.
Provide Executive Assistant support when required to other Executive members.
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.
To be successful in this role the Management Assistant will:
Have experience in the public sector environment.
Demonstrate track record of supporting Executives and managing complex relationships.
Act with integrity and loyalty, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
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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 $69,337 and $ 72,430 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 27 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 sally.french@police.govt.nz