Senior Media Advisor

New 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 Media Advisor – Auckland

• Based at at Piki Ki Te Ao, Otahuhu
• Police Employee
• Permanent – Full Time
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy
• JR 5542519

Mo te tunga | About the role

New Zealand Police is seeking a Senior Media Advisor to join our dynamic, fast paced and highly regarded Media Team.

The position is based with the Police Media Centre's Auckland team, based in Piki Ki Te Ao in Otahuhu, Auckland and sits as part of a wider team of centralised Media & Communication services.

NZ Police has the largest media demand of any Government department and receives over 150 media queries every day.

This is a busy environment and will appeal to someone who responds well under pressure and is able to quickly gain the confidence of our spokespeople and media.

Due to the dynamic and complex nature of our work, we're looking for someone who is highly motivated, resilient, and likes to be challenged.

As a Senior Media Advisor in our Auckland team, you will be working with media, frontline staff, district and national leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders daily.

For this reason, you will need to have sound judgement, be able to work efficiently, and to think critically.

The Police Media Centre supports all districts, so you may be required to travel and, when the big events occur, at short notice.

Our team works Monday to Friday covering the hours of 6am to 6pm so you will be expected to have flexibility with your hours and also be prepared that occasionally you will be required to work on the weekend.

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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

This role is Individual Contributor / Emerging Leader level.

You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Mo tatou | 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 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.

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Applicant Information Pack (External)

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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.

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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 a-tau | Salary

This 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.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

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You will be required to submit an application form and a chronological list of previous roles that covers the role title and the date / duration (this is a mandatory requirement and replaces a CV).

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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 16 October 2025.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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