Based at Flexible Location
Police Employee
Permanent
JR5484123
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
Bring your people-change lens and expertise to this exciting new position.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are seeking an experienced HR practitioner to join us as Senior HR Advisor Change and Projects. This newly created position sits within our Policy, Systems, and Change Centre of Excellence, in the People Strategy Directorate, and will lead the delivery of people-related change initiatives that support Police’s strategic priorities.
You will be responsible for managing multiple change projects of varying levels of complexity in line with the change pipeline. You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of some initiatives and projects, while others will require needs analysis or support with implementation planning.
As the change specialist, you will be the go-to person for expert advice, support, and guidance to ensure the appropriate change methodology and framework is applied, the delivery of a consistent experience for our employees and business leaders, and an overall capability uplift of change management.
Your work will directly influence how we deliver people related change projects, equip our managers to be leaders of change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
This is a high-impact role requiring exceptional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
Key Accountabilities:
Proven experience providing high-quality advice and guidance to customers, peers, and key leaders.
A strong background in organisational design, change , and project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to design and prepare an implementation plan for handover to enabling teams and functions.
A collaborative and facilitative style , with high emotional intelligence, the ability to influence outcomes, and provide leaders with confidence.
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.
Strong experience as a HR Practitioner and a proven record of delivering on employee-centric change outcomes.
Extensive experience managing and leading projects and balancing competing priorities.
Demonstrated success in leading organisational design, and change initiatives across complex environments.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to enrol, connect, engage, inform, and negotiate effectively across diverse stakeholders and leadership levels.
Demonstrated ability to create project documentation and ensure it is suitable for the requirements of wider stakeholders.
This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
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/senior_human_resources_advisor.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 $110,425 - $127,997 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 11 th September 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 [email protected]
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