Chief Advisor

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.

Chief Advisor - Technology Assurance
- Based at PNHQ, Wellington
- Grade 23
- Permanent
- Office of Constable/Police Employee
- JR4607411

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As one of the senior leaders working in the Assurance Group at Police National HQ, the Chief Advisor: Technology Assurance has the day-to-day business lead for considering the legal, security, privacy, human rights and ethical implications of new policing technology. At its heart, the role supports the safe and responsible use of Police-specific technology capabilities and acts as a ‘go to’ within Police on new and emerging technology matters.

While carrying significant responsibilities, the Chief Advisor: Technology Assurance role isn’t designed to work alone. In addition to supervising two Principal Advisors as part of a small Technology Assurance Team, the Chief Advisor is expected to work collaboratively with various other managers and teams across Police, as well as with external partners - including an independent panel of experts.
The tier four role is a direct report to Police’s Chief Assurance Officer. Together with several other senior managers, the Chief Advisor: Technology Assurance is part of the Assurance Group’s Senior Leadership Team.

He pūkenga tou | Skills and experience

**To be successful in this role, the Chief Advisor**: Technology Assurance will have:

- Knowledge of using policing technologies safely and responsibly, and an ability to identify ethical implications and bias
- An ability to conduct assessments and evaluations to identify technology-related risks and opportunities
- Understanding of business systems in large strategy-led organisations
- Significant experience working in technical, scientific or professionally aligned roles
- Experience working in a collective, collaborative, senior leadership environment, and the ability to influence at all levels
- Experience making sound decisions and judgements under pressure to resolve issues
- Political acumen and savvy to support robust and well-informed decision making
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- A commitment to developing and maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion within an organisation
- The ability to deliver high-quality presentations and effective communications to a range of stakeholders, including representing Police in a range of settings.

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.

There are also some special requirements that come with this senior role. Most notably, applicants must hold a master’s or Honours-level degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., law, science, management studies, etc.). The Chief Advisor: Technology Assurance must also have (or be able to secure) and maintain a relevant Government security clearance.

More generally, being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Police’s Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of the organisation. 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.

As part of the Police whānau, your wellbeing inside and outside of work is also important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and Police. For instance, while it’s expected the Chief Advisor: Technology Assurance will primarily work from Police National HQ in Wellington, there would be the flexibility to work either at other Police sites, or from home, on one or more days each week.

Undertake to engage in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date; or

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