Senior Advisor - Investigations (6001437)

Career Opportunities: Senior Advisor - Investigations (6001437) Requisition ID 6001437 -Posted 13/07/2026 - Wellington - Permanent FT Senior Advisor – Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Based at Eastern Police District Headquarters - Hastings Grade/Band – J Police Employee Permanent/Full Time Position Nationally Advertised Vacancy JR: 6001437 Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role As a Senior Advisor – Eastern District, you will lead and support the delivery of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme across Eastern District (Te Tairawhiti, Wairoa and Hawke’s Bay). Working alongside Police, iwi and hapū, government agencies, community providers and people with lived experience, you will coordinate and enable a collective response to organised crime through community‑led prevention, social intervention and targeted enforcement activity. This unique role combines strategic planning, partnership building and practical delivery, ensuring local aspirations, tikanga Māori and community resilience are at the heart of the mahi. Key Accountabilities: Enable delivery of the ROCC work programme across Eastern District. Align targeted enforcement, social intervention and community resilience approaches. Build and maintain trusted relationships with iwi/hapū, agencies, providers and community leaders. Enable collective action that addresses the harms and drivers of organised crime. Provide strategic advice, insights and reporting to inform local and national priorities. 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. Demonstrated understanding of and experience working alongside Māori, including iwi/hapū and whānau, underpinned by cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Political nous and a strong ability to navigate complex, multi‑agency environments. Able to work autonomously, manage complexity and deliver in a fast‑paced setting. Confident in preparing and delivering clear, strategic written and verbal briefings to senior leadership. Confident communicator who can translate community voice into action and build trust across diverse stakeholders. Project management and stakeholder coordination experience in a public sector or community context. For 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 Hastings area. Regular travel will be required. A full driver’s licence is essential. This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements. To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance. The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is: NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or: A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years : Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $ $111,529 and $ $118,184 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr