Senior Advisor Partnership & Harm Prev

Senior Advisor Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities

• Based at Wellington Central

• Permanent Full Time
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy

• JR 5602252

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Mō te tūnga About the role

Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) is a multi-agency approach supporting locally-led responses to organised crime. ROCC combines a community resilience prevention approach with targeted enforcement to simultaneously address the harms and drivers of organised crime.

This newly created Senior Advisor role provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the delivery and sustainability of the ROCC programme across multiple districts. The role is designed to provide flexible strategic and operational support where demand is highest ensuring continuity capability-building and consistent delivery across ROCC locations.

As a Senior Advisor you will work across Police government agencies iwi/hapū community providers and lived experience to coordinate and enable community-led solutions. You will also contribute to the development of strategic artefacts training mentoring and coaching to support the operationalisation of the ROCC approach.

Nga kawenga / Key Accountabilities:

• Provide agile responsive support across ROCC locations as required.
• Support the operationalisation of the ROCC approach through in-person engagement travel and coordination with district teams.
• Deliver mentoring coaching and onboarding support for new team members to build capability and ensure consistent practice.
• Contribute to the development of strategic artefacts training materials and practice guidance.
• Provide continuity during periods of leave across the team or increased operational pressure.
• Support the team to meet ministerial expectations including contributing to reporting coordinating ministerial visits and responding to Official Information Act (OIA) requests.
• Collaborate with other Senior Advisors and district leads to ensure alignment and consistency across the ROCC programme.

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll 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.

• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder coordination within complex multi-agency environments ideally in a public sector or community context.
• Strong understanding of community-led approaches and ROCCs operational context with the ability to translate strategy into delivery.
• Deep understanding of and experience working alongside Māori including iwi/hapū and whānau underpinned by cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other ROCC Senior Advisors including taking direction where needed to support shared goals and deliverables. This role requires a team-first mindset with the ability to step in and provide support across districts when operational demands exceed local capacity.
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly across multiple districts managing competing priorities and delivering in a fast-paced setting.
• Skilled in mentoring coaching and capability-building particularly in supporting new staff.
• Strategic thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver clear high-quality advice and briefings.

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

o Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level at a future date or

o Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

• While the role is based in Wellington regular travel both regionally and to other ROCC locations across the motu will be required.

• A full drivers licence is essential.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level this means your key purpose is to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business.

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be eligible for this role you must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years or:

A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years or

A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia Canada United Kingdom or United States of America and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

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 governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 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 youll 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: 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$115924 - $122776 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 13th November 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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