Principal Operations Adviser

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your criminal legal expertise to this impactful role

Influence policy change

12-month fixed term or secondment position

A friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture

The IPCA is an Independent Crown Entity established by the IPCA Act to investigate and resolve complaints against the Police. The IPCA receives and investigates complaints alleging misconduct or neglect of duty by Police employees, or concerning any practice, policy, or procedure of the Police.

The IPCA investigates incidents where a Police employee causes, or appears to have caused, death or serious bodily harm. The IPCA also has responsibility for monitoring and reporting on Police custodial facilities as a National Preventive Mechanism under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT).

Reporting to the General Manager thisposition plays a crucial role contributing to the outcomes of the Authority. You will do this through the provision of robust legal advice to the General Manager and Board Chair, and by having a strong stakeholder focus with Police to influence policy change resulting from investigations.

**Your background will include the following**:
Qualified lawyer ideally with at least 10 years post qualification experience including some public sector and criminal law

Experience in legal research, analysis and the provision of robust advice and recommendations to senior management

Operational policy development and analysis

Good knowledge of Machinery of Government including Cabinet and Parliamentary processes

Knowledge of TeTiriti o Waitangi and Mâori tikanga

Experience and proven ability in engaging and communicating effectively with external stakeholders

Experience in working with, orknowledge of, Police or other law enforcement agencies

You'll be part of small, friendly organisation which prides itself on working diligently, working with integrity and ensuring that people who come to IPCA for assistance are provided an excellent and fair service.


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