Senior Road Policing Advisor

**Senior Road Policing Advisor, it starts with you**
- **Based at Police National Headquarters**:

- **Band I Starting from (**$88,404.00 - $119,607.00)**:

- **Permanent Full-Time**:

- **Police employee/ office of Constables.**:

- **JR** **2207961**

**About the role**

New Zealand Police plays an important part in helping to make roads safer through prevention and enforcement initiatives. As part of this, the National Road Policing Centre (NRPC) takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of Police’s strategy and priorities towards reducing death and trauma on our roads.

In partnership with our sector colleagues, the NRPC has a lead role in the development and operationalisation of government strategies in relation to road safety, e.g. Road to Zero and the Road Safety Partnership Programme (RSPP), alongside Our Business.

As a Senior Road Policing Advisor, you will enable our frontline staff by providing expert policy advice about road policing. You will be writing briefing and position papers to support operational changes. You will analyse issues and identify impacts to policy and initiate conversations with key stakeholders who will be affected by any proposed changes. You will provide expert advice on transport issues and will lead the development of operational policy and forms. You will be confident managing multiple pieces of work and question the status quo to affect change.

Key Accountabilities:

- Support front line constables with expert operational policy advice
- Implement legislative changes to enable system improvements
- Build relationships and collaborate with multiple business units in Police and partners agencies like Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport
- Contribute to an inclusive team environment
- Demonstrate Whakamana - enhancing the Mana and waiora (well-being) of others, so that we can all be safe and feel safe.

**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.
- Ability to think in a logical and analytical manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to work independently or as part of a united team
- Proven ability in building and maintaining collaborative relationships
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An understanding of policing and project management would be desirable

**Additional Information**:
For Constabulary applicants:

- Registered interest via the link or enrolment in the CEP leadership programme at the advertised level
- OR, qualified at [role level rank ie. Sergeant] level under the previous Career Progression Framework

For Police Employee applicants:

- Registered interest via the link or enrolment in the CEP leadership programme at the advertised level

This role is set at **Individual Contributor level**, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

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**About us**

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

**Working Flexibly**

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

**How to apply**

**Applications close 5pm, Friday 11th March