Practice Lead - Systems and Change

Career Opportunities : Practice Lead - Systems and Change )

Requisition ID -Posted - Wellington - Permanent FT

Practice Lead – Systems and Change, Wellington!

• Based at Police National Headquarters
• Grade 22
• Police Employee
• Permanent Full Time
• NAV
• JR

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a practice that sits at the intersection of people, technology, and transformation. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement - all in service of supporting the vital work of New Zealand Police.

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to take on the role of Practice Lead : Systems and Change within the Policy, Systems and Change team in the People Strategy Group. This is a pivotal position responsible for leading a high-performing practice that drives the strategic planning and delivery of HR systems, and organisational change initiatives across New Zealand Police.

As the Practice Lead, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the HR Systems and Change Management Practice, ensuring our approach to people, policy, and structural change is forward-thinking, well-resourced, and effectively implemented. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of HR Information System Analysts, Change Management experts, HR Trainer, and temporary resourcing specialists. Your leadership will guide the development of toolkits, training, and resources that empower delivery teams to embed people policies and manage change with confidence and consistency.

Key Accountabilities

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.

We are looking for :

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

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 :

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.

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.

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $155,956 and $161,155 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 4th November 2025 . Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 10th November 2025.

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