Agile Coach

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.

Agile Coach, it starts with you
- Based at Police College Porirua / National Headquarters, Wellington
- Grade 21
- Police Employee
- Permanent, full time
- JR 4630537

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The purpose of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) group is to work in partnership with the rest of the organisation to provide digital technology and communication solutions that support excellence in policing and service delivery and enable Police’s strategic ambitions.

With a primary hub in Wellington, and a presence throughout the country, we deliver new and enhanced solutions directly and through specialist vendor partnerships. We provide expert advice on how technology can be leveraged to support Police’s strategies and turn concepts into reality through collaborative development.

The Agile Coach has an expert level of understanding and experience in Agile theory and methodology and acts as a change catalyst to influence a positive difference in people’s behaviours and mindset. They use a range of techniques to keep initiatives on track, remove roadblocks and escalate problems.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Lead and support the organisation’s Agile transformation journey by implementing and promoting Agile principles, practices, frameworks, and mindset.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, provide coaching and mentorship to Product teams and their leadership and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of Agile methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams to identify areas for growth, experimenting with new practices, and implementing changes to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder Product team progress, collaborating with teams and organisational leaders to create a supportive environment for Agile practices to flourish.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, to align Agile practices with business objectives. Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
- Define, measure, and analyse key performance metrics to track Product team progress. Provide actionable feedback to teams and management based on data-driven insights, enabling informed decision-making and continuous growth.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. 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.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks - well versed in various approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean and SAFe, and possess experience in implementing Agile practices in large complex environments.
- Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across a wide range of Product teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent relationship, facilitation, and communication skills - ability to lead, influence and secure the right outcomes for our people in a highly complex environment
- Proven experience in coaching, advising, mentoring, and building credibility across a range of stakeholders.
- Success with defining relevant metrics, tracking progress, and proving meaningful and data-driven insights to teams and their leadership.
- Significant experience as an Agile Coach across Agile transformations

This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required.

This role is set at Strategic Leader level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the strategy, Our Business, and enable our people to deliver it”.

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