EA to the District Commander

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.

Executive Assistant to District Commander - Tasman!

• Based at Nelson Police Station
• Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• NAV
• JR 5062619

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Executive Assistant will contribute to the overall performance of the Tasman District by providing high level, professional executive assistance and management support to the District Governance Group (DGG)

The position will support the Tasman District Commander and wider District Governance Group as required.

You will contribute to and encourage a high-performance culture that supports each other to perform at their potential and in doing so contributing to high trust and confidence in police.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide proactive strategic executive support including proactive risk management to ensure the District Commander is kept informed of issues and priorities and has the relevant information required.
• Develop a good understanding of all DGGs work portfolios and a thorough understanding of the priorities of the District Commander.
• Act on the District Commander’s behalf in routine matters in their absence.
• Proactively review papers submitted to the DGG to ensure they are fit for purpose, meet the quality standards required and ready for signing. 
• Proactively manages all Action Points, maintain a tracking system for key tasks and follow up with the District Commanders direct reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Tasman District, highly motivated, takes initiative and is outcomes driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills, diary management, events coordination, travel bookings

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.

•  Demonstrable track record of supporting high level Executives.
• Strong attention to detail, and an ability to multi-task within a very busy environment.
• Have the ability to obtain a Security Clearance if needed.
• Full driver license is desirable. 

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements 

• This role is based in the Tasman District. Some travel may be required.
• The successful applicant must be based in Nelson.

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

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/12-2024/executive_assistant_to_district_commander.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements 

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL / SECRET / TOP SECRETnational 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:  

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

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 $80,295 and $83,973 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 Friday 03 January 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 deepashankar@police.govt.nz