Graduate Research Insights Advisor EBP

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.

Graduate Research Insights Advisor

• Based at Evidence Based Policing Centre – Wellington
• Police Employee
• Permanent, full time
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy
• JR 5026675

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Working within Evidence Based Policing and NZ Police’s Deployment Group, the Graduate Research Insights Advisor contributes to the provision of research insights to guide strategic decision making within our organisation, while maintaining a connection to operational demands and practice.

This work includes providing advice and insight into topics such as, and not limited to, policing demand, offending patterns and prevention methods, illicit substances, Police practice and procedure, equipment, and training.

As a Graduate Research Insights Advisor, you will have a passion and curiosity for crime science and problem-solving methods. Your role will involve conducting research and using evidence and insights to support decision makers across the organisation. The successful applicant will also benefit from extensive training and mentoring from experienced researchers, evaluators and practitioners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supports the development of informed insights that support the delivery of projects within the EBP team.
• Assist in the development of both rapid evidence products and multi-year programmes of research.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team within a dynamic environment.
• Develop working relationships with colleagues within Evidence-Based Policing and the wider Service Delivery business unit, as well as with Districts, Service Centres, and the Royal New Zealand Police College.

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 tertiary qualification in a relevant research or evaluation field (or equivalent work experience) is required for this role.
• Applied research experience (either through work or study e.g. internships) is desirable.
• A keen interest to learn and develop in practical research methods.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• This role is based at the Evidence Based Policing Centre in CBD Wellington.
• Applicants must have the appropriate rights to work full-time within New Zealand. 

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/10-2022/ebp_graduate_research_insights_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 $74,748 and $78,129 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 for the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday 25th November 2024. 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 john.downs-carroll@police.govt.nz.