New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.
We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver `Our Business' and achieve long-term change.
Manager, Organisational Development
- Based at PNHQ
- Grade 23
- Police Employee
- Permanent
- NAV
- JR 5447406
- Outstanding leadership opportunity
- Lead the design and implementation of capability uplift initiatives
- Permanent position based in Porirua Wellington CBD
E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mo te tunga | About the role
NZ Police is currently seeking an exceptional Manager Organisational Development to join their dedicated and collaborative People Group.
In this critical role you will contribute to the development of enterprise People Strategy and lead the design of frameworks and initiatives that will build capability across NZ Police.
As a key leader for the People Group, and reporting to the Director People Strategy, you will be responsible for playing an integral role in the development and implementation of portfolios of work focused on delivering the desired employee experience, enhancing engagement, capability development, organisational psychology and enabling high performance. The OD team is also responsible for the delivery of the honours and awards process.
Now is a particularly exciting time to join the People Strategy function as they embark on a journey to evolve their practice. You will be part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team where you will have the opportunity to really make an impact in this unique environment.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring
We are seeking an experienced leader who brings a strong track record of leading organisational development teams to deliver outstanding people initiatives that contribute to lifting organisational culture and capability.
To be considered for this position, your knowledge and experience will include:
- Significant leadership experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior OD leadership position
- A depth of experience leading the development of people capability strategies and initiatives, associated frameworks, policies, and systems.
- Have experience working within large complex organisations or similar role within the public sector.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at a senior level.
- Experience working in a large, complex environment.
- An empowering and inclusive leadership approach with the ability to mentor and enhance the overall capability in people.
- Experience in dealing with ambiguity, demonstrating sound judgement and composure.
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/08-2025/manager_-_human_resources_advisory_and_delivery.pdf
Mo tatou | 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 15,500 employees 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.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary will commence between $171,055 and $190,061 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
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.
H2R is proud to be working with NZ Police to recruit this key leadership position.
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 19 August. For further information please contact Nikki Grebby on 04 4999 471 or nikki.grebby@h2r.co.nz.