Policy & Practice Coordinator (6109454)

Policy and Practice Coordinator – Te Pae Oranga!

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington

• Permanent – Full Time

• Job Reference 6109454

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of New Zealand Police's most innovative and impactful prevention initiatives.

As the Policy & Practice Coordinator – Te Pae Oranga, you'll play a key role in supporting the ongoing success and development of Te Pae Oranga while helping drive continuous improvement across a wider portfolio of supported resolution initiatives. Working within a nationally focused team, you'll help develop policy, improve operational practice, support implementation, monitor performance, and contribute to strategic initiatives that deliver better outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities.

Te Pae Oranga is a Māori-led, New Zealand Police-supported initiative that brings together iwi, community providers and Police to address offending through accountability, restoration and meaningful support. It represents a different way of responding to harm, one that focuses on long-term outcomes and stronger communities.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work with stakeholders from across Police, government agencies, iwi and community organisations to ensure supported resolution pathways remain effective, evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of our communities.

No two days are the same. One day you might be reviewing policy and operational guidance, the next supporting national training, analysing performance trends, coordinating ministerial responses, or contributing to strategic projects that shape the future direction of Te Pae Oranga.

Nga kawenga matua | Key Accountabilities

• Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of policy, practice, guidance and operational frameworks across the Te Pae Oranga portfolio.

• Provide advice and support on policy and practice matters, helping ensure consistent and effective delivery nationwide.

• Develop and maintain training resources, tools and supporting materials that build capability and support implementation.

• Monitor performance, identify trends and emerging issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Police staff, iwi, community providers and key stakeholders.

• Coordinate responses to Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, ministerial enquiries and other reporting requirements.

• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives that support prevention-focused policing and improved outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities

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.

You'll be someone who enjoys bringing people, ideas and practice together to achieve meaningful outcomes. You build strong relationships with ease, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You'll be naturally organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities, while maintaining an eye for both the bigger picture and the detail. You'll bring curiosity, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset, along with the confidence to identify opportunities, solve problems and turn ideas into action.

An understanding of, or willingness to develop your knowledge of, te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and community-led approaches will be highly valued. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to innovative, prevention-focused initiatives that support better outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

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

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Policy and Practice Coordinator - Position Description (External)

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 New Zealand 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.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement, and salary will commence between $111,529 and $129,277 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday 27 November 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Sarah Payne, at sarah.payne@police.govt.nz.