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.

Team Leader - Vetting, it starts with you!

• Based at Police National HQ
• Permanent; Full Time
• Two positions
• JR 5468505

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

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), national security, and crime prevention by providing Police vets for employers and others to assess the suitability of individuals where safety and security considerations apply.

We are seeking experienced Team Leaders to join our team and play their part in keeping New Zealander's safe.

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage vetting staff and to co-ordinate and manage service delivery of Police Vetting Service requests and responsibilities, including identifying and mitigating all risks associated with the vetting process in accordance with legislation, Police and Vetting Service processes and policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leadership of our organisational priorities and the strategy as captured in Our Business and the enablement of our people to deliver on it.

• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of relevant legislation, including the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004, the Privacy Act 2020 and the Children's Act 2014, and the experience applying knowledge when analysing and releasing Police held information.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and workflow management within complex environments.
• Have the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions.

• Develop and maintain a wide range of positive working relationships (internal and external)
• Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication - able to effectively communicate with our people, partners, and community.
• Demonstrate flexibility and be adaptive to changing priorities and demands.
• Cultural competence, understanding and empathy.

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 feedback.

Additional information:

• These roles are based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

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

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:

team_leader_-_police_vetting_service.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 15,000 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 inaianei | 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 a-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $102,808 and $108,894 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 4th 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]

We are seeking experienced Team Leaders to join our team and play their part in keeping New Zealander's safe.