Project Leader - Youth Development at NZ Police, Nelson - Marlborough - Blenheim;Nelson - Marlborough - Kaikoura;Nelson - Marlborough - Motueka;Nelson - Marlborough

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.

Project Leader – Youth Development – Police / Programme Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters
 

• Based at, Nelson Police Station
• Band H / Permanent Full-Time / Salary From
• Office of Constable and Police Employee
• National Advertised Vacancy
• JR 4495281

Whakatakanga / Vision

Kia eke noa a Taiohi

All Young People/ Taiohi realise their full potential.

Matawhaanui / Mission

Whakatuu Tuakana whakakohe, Whakamana a Taiohi

Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of Young People/ Taiohi.

About the role

This is a police position, reporting to the Senior Sergeant of Prevention for Nelson Bays Police, and also to the Chair of the Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, passionate team member with leadership & networking experience to join our tight-knit team.

The role includes working closely with the Nelson Bays Police, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman staff and board, to provide direction and manage the organisation business requirements including but not limited to; staff leadership, financial management, funding planning and management, corporate sponsorship / relationship building, mentor recruitment / marketing, office management and a focus on continuous improvement of systems / practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Relationship development with local stakeholders such as Police, board members, fellow colleagues, sponsors, donors, external stakeholders, consultants, suppliers, taiohi/young people and their whanau, and mentors.
• Contributing to the recruitment, promoting and raising the profile of BBBS
  Generating income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability
• Collaborating with whanau, mentors, colleagues and other stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for children enrolled on the BBBS programme
• Continuous improvement: proactively recommend initiatives which continuously improve BBBS services
• Managing and administering the day-to-day office administration requirements, including but not limited to; the office policies and procedures, documentation for child/mentor applications and ongoing relationship requirements, IT, phone, office equipment.
• Preparing budgets and managing the financial requirements for the organisation
• Managing casework, completing the administration requirements for the child and their whanau / mentor relationship
• Ensure BBBSNZ Standards of Practice, policies, systems and best practices are adhered to
• To raise the profile of big Brothers Big Sisters by public speaking, marketing, recruitment and relationship development with local stakeholders.
   

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.

• Have the ability to network within the region
• Be a confident public speaker

• Sound business acumen and people management experience an advantage

• A sound knowledge of other relevant services and programmes in the District
• A good understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to working with a bi-cultural approach
• Demonstrates in practice approaches that build positive Youth Development

Additional Information:

• Bachelor of Social Work or any other relevant tertiary qualification required and considered.  
• Flexibility with work hours and location

This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2022/project_leader_-_youth_development.pdf

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.

For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

How to apply

Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page: https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=nzpolice to apply for this position.

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact zinta.waugh@police.govt.nz

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 29th March 2023.