Technical Product Owner - ERM at NZ Police, Wellington - Hutt Valley;Wellington - Kapiti;Wellington - Masterton;Wellington - Porirua;Wellington - Tawa;Wellington - Upper Hutt;Wellington

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 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.

Technical Product Owner – ERM!

• Based at IT Hub in Porirua
• Grade 21
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• NAV
• JR - 5723571

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga | About the role

With a primary hub in Wellington, and a presence throughout the country, NZ Police ICT delivers modern digital solutions both directly and through specialist vendor partnerships. This is an exciting Technical Product Owner (TPO) role that has the ability to shape our future business. You will be part of a forward-thinking group that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a focus on delivering great outcomes to our frontline.

As the Technical Product Owner – ERM, you will have extensive experience delivering ERM projects, specifically replacement of SAP HCM and Payroll systems, including one full project lifecycle as a manager.  You will also be leading a team of engineers with varying levels of experience, providing technical direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor performance, user feedback, and emerging technologies to drive iterative enhancements.
• Lead the development or supply of a fit for purpose product which is aligned with the product vision.
• Lead day-to-day decision making related to the product development, consulting with the stakeholders and the product team.
• Provide sound product management discipline and support the team to make impactful product decisions that align with strategic outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the multi-disciplined product team

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.

• Experience across ECC6 to SuccessFactors transformation projects
• SAP SuccessFactors experience
• Experience across one full project lifecycle from business case to delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into user-focused solutions.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on outcomes, user experience, and operational efficiency.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:  
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

• This role is based in the new IT Hub in Porirua, with travel to headquarters in Wellington and college in Porirua expected.
• Experience across public sector or emergency services preferred but not essential.
• Applicants must be a NZ Citizen, Resident or have valid work rights for NZ to apply.

This role is Strategic People Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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/11-2025/technical_product_owner.pdf

Mo tātou | 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)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

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

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.  

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 8th February. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Initial duration of 12 months, with possible extension dependent on business requirements

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

As the Technical Product Owner – ERM, you will have extensive experience delivering ERM projects, specifically replacement of SAP HCM and Payroll systems, including one full project lifecycle as a manager