Senior Practice Advisor - Teaching & Learning

New Zealand Government

  • Wellington
  • $110,425-117,014 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleNew 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.Senior Practice Advisor – Teaching & Learning!
  • Based at RNZPC
  • Office of Constable/Police Employee
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • NAV
  • JR 5494300
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 faceMō te tūnga | About the roleBased at the RNZPC and reporting directly to the Manager Learning Solutions, this role is critical in supporting, enabling, and developing our trainers and instructors to deliver world-class training and education. You will also support and enable our learners through training and provision of study skills support.The RNZPC develops, designs, and delivers training for our people (both constabulary and police employees) at our campus in Porirua, in Tamaki Makaurau and across the New Zealand. Our work ranges from practical scenario-based training to classroom based, online learning and covers a broad range of subject matter. This includes Initial Training for Police recruits and a range of advanced courses and professional development offerings.Key Accountabilities:
  • Lead the professional development programme for trainers and instructors at RNZPC and across Police
  • Develop, enhance, and deliver train the trainer workshops and courses for our trainers.
  • Ability to provide study skills support and uplift for our Recruits and trainees.
  • Support a community of practice for excellent teaching and training.
  • Mentor, monitor and develop new staff to deliver high quality training.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and excellence in training delivery.
  • Collaborate across the RNZPC towards our goal of world-class police education and training.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bringWhilst 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.
  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area such as education or psychology, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proficiency in the theory and practice of adult learning.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering training in a justice or government sector or technical training role.
  • Experience in leading and delivering ‘train the trainer’ courses and/ or experience in bicultural education frameworks and practice are desirable.
  • Experience in study skill uplift for adult learners.
  • Ability to administer and report on data analytics.
  • Ability to develop and apply training design methodologies.
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 Leading Leaders level. You can refer to for further information on the requirementsTo view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:Mo tātou | About usNew 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 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 nowIf 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: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 | SalaryThis position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425 and $117,014 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 19th September. 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 Rachel.Uelese@police.govt.nz

New Zealand Government

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