Manager-Child Sex Offender Registry
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Mōtetūnga About the role
A vacancy exists for the permanent full-time position of Manager Child Sex Offender(CSO) is asignificant role in delivering one of theorganizationskey prevention initiativesin relation to sexualoffending against children.
The purpose of this role is to provide leadership and oversight on the operational application of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act by Cabinet thisRegister deliversthe application of a Risk Management Framework(RMF)practice supportIntelligenceand acompliancefunction.
The applicant must be prepared to work from the National Intelligence Centre(NIC) withinPoliceNational Headquarters in Wellington.
Key Accountabilities:
This role will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to:
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The ManagerCSORegister will have oversight of all relevant legislation and policies and ensure theRegistriessystems and processes remain fit for purpose through a process of quality assurance monitoring continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
The Manager - CSO Register directly overseas the operational delivery of three national work teams (21 staff): Psychology Risk and Practice Operations (including Intelligence and Registration & Compliance); and Systems and Processes.
The Manager will develop andmaintaintrusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders both domestic and international to affect the efficient exchange of information whilst seeking opportunities tooperationalisethat information and share best includesworking with the National Criminal Investigations Group and District Crime Managers toidentifyand manage CSO Registryalsomaintainsa range of effective working relationships with specified agencies under the Act to share information to reduce the risk of sexual re-offending against children.
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 oursyour ability to contribute to and build high performing teams and the way that you lead yourself or others.
Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements
This role is at the Leading Leaders level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
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Security Clearance Requirements
To 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:
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:
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 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.
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Applicant Information Pack (External)
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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 at $155956.00 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 the 13th of March 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
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Required Experience:
Manager