Area Executive Officer

Requisition ID -Posted - Auckland - Permanent FT

• Based at Auckland Harbour Bridge Police Base
• Police Employee
• Permanent Full Time
• JR

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role is an integral part to the everyday running of the Auckland Deployment Group and in particular continuous support to the Operations and Road Policing workgroups. An Area Executive Officers’ role can vary day to day, as you will oversee a multitude of administrative functions and portfolio. These include :

No one day is ever the same, and your ability to take on unplanned tasks, projects, portfolios, attend to emergencies, and work under pressure will be your greatest asset.

The role relies on building effective partnerships within and external to Police, including across the public sector and with our Iwi partners. As an Area Executive Officer for the Auckland Deployment Group, this will include Property Group & Contractors, Police National Fleet Group, equipment & supply vendors, managers of the Operations and Road Policing workgroups and many more.

You’ll be an experienced administration professional, who is an exceptional performer and passionate about delivering a high level of service.

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.

This role is Individual Contributor / Emerging 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.

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 $80,295 and $83,973 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please note : Deadline for applications is 5 : 00 pm on Sunday 9th November 2025 . Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

For internal applicants : 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.

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