Research Analyst

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.

**Research Analyst**
- **Based at PNHQ, Wellington**:

- **Band H**:

- **Police employee**:

- **Permanent, Full-Time**:

- **Nationally Advertised Vacancy**:

- **JR 5425404**

**E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.**
- Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face._

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

The Capability group is responsible for enabling Police's frontline by ensuring it remains fit for purpose in a changing and dynamic environment through continuously improving our operational capability.

The purpose of Operational Capability is to enhance our people's operational capability, so they are more effective in keeping themselves and our communities safe.

To support the delivery of these outcomes the Research Analyst will undertake research/evaluation of policing issues, policies, and strategies relating to Police, and to undertake analysis of relevant existing data and literature.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- To monitor and maintain databases and analyse and utilise data for the purposes of organisational assurance, preparedness, and improvement.
- To undertake and/or contribute to the research and evaluation work of the Operational Capability Insights and Performance team.
- Contributes to the evidence-based environment in which New Zealand Police operate, ensuring that policies and practices are built on a strong foundation, and in support of key organisational goals.

**He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring**

Being part of the Police whanau 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.
- A background in research analysis or a tertiary qualification in a relevant research or evaluation field.
- The ability to communicate complex issues efficiently and effectively to a wide audience is key.
- You will need to use your data acumen to design clear and insightful reports.
- To be successful in this role you will have a level of stakeholder management skill with the ability to communicate key concepts and influence stakeholders at both operational and strategic levels.
- Knowledge of the public sector environment is desirable.
- A high level of experience with the full Microsoft office suite is a must.

This role is **Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader**level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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**Mo tatou | 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)

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $95,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.