Strategic HR Business Partner

Wellington
$142,124-146,861 per year
Permanent
Full-time

4 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.Strategic HR Business Partner

Based at Police National Head Quarters
Grade 21
Police Employee
Permanent
NAV
JR 5492762

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 faceHelp shape the future of policing in New ZealandMō te tūnga | About the roleNew Zealand Police is seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join our People Group and play a pivotal role in delivering the people strategy that support’s the People Group.As a Strategic HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll provide high-level people-related advice, broker relationships between leadership priorities and enabling teams, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our tiered-service operating model.This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic workforce planning, uplift organisational capability, and help shape the future of policing in New Zealand.Key Accountabilities:

Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic people initiatives aligned with Police’s enterprise goals.
Provide expert advice on workforce planning, organisational development, and change leadership.
Champion continuous improvement across the People Group operating model.
Support initiatives that keep our people safe, well, and resilient.
Collaborate across business units to ensure people strategies reflect community needs and operational realities.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Proven experience in strategic HR leadership, ideally within complex or public sector environments.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills at executive level.
Deep understanding of organisational development, workforce strategy, and change management.

This role is Team Leader 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 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: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 $142,124 and $146,861 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 2025. 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

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