Executive Assistant to the ELB & SLT at NZ Police, Wellington

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.

Executive Assistant - Office of the Police Commissioner

• Based at Wellington, Police National Headquarters, Molesworth St
• Permanent
• Police Employee
• JR4588874

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Executive Assistant contributes to the overall leadership and performance of the Police Executive, within the Office of the Police Commissioner, by providing high level, professional executive assistance and support.

The position will support one or two members of the Police Executive, with an expectation that the Executive Assistant can work in any portfolio or for any Executive as required.

To support delivery outcomes, the Executive Assistant will contribute to and encourage a high-performance culture, that supports each member of the team within the Office of the Commissioner to perform at their potential and in doing so contributing to high trust and confidence in Police.

Key Accountabilities:

• Managing the busy day-to-day business of your Executive (s) including diary management, meeting management, correspondence and email, travel, and logistics to ensure their Executive is organised and best positioned to perform to a high standard.
• Ensuring your Executive has all the relevant material and information required to achieve their objectives.
• Maintains technical proficiency and knowledge of information technology and management systems.
• Capturing meeting minutes, notes, and action points
• Developing a thorough understanding of your Executive’s portfolios.
• Maintaining a good understanding of the priorities across the Office of the Commissioner to support collaboration.
• Building an excellent working relationship with all members of the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Services Team, the Governance and Executive Advisors teams, as well as all internal and external stakeholders.

He aha taau e kawe mai | 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 be part of a high performing team and the way that you lead yourself or others.

This is a great opportunity to grow your career in Police.

EA experience is an advantage, but if you are not an experienced EA, these skills will give you a great head start:

• Calendar management and/or event planning
• Managing correspondence and emails
• Or be able to clearly demonstrate you have transferrable skills that meet requirements of the job description

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.

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

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/09-2023/executive_assistant_-_executive_services_team_4.pdf

Mo tatou | 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.

Wā Mahi Ngāwari | 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

Tono ināianei | Apply now 

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

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $73,207 and $84,993 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. 

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

Applications close at 5pm Tuesday 3rd October 2023