Agile Coach

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.

Agile Coach 24 Months fixed Term!

Based at Walton Leigh Ave, Porirua

Grade / Band – 21

Police Employee

Fixed term – Full Time

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E t? ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mo te tunga | About the role

The purpose of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) group is to work in partnership with the rest of the organisation to provide digital technology and communication solutions that support excellence in policing and service delivery and enable Police's strategic ambitions.

With a primary hub in Porirua, and a presence throughout the country, we deliver new and enhanced solutions directly and through specialist vendor partnerships.

We provide expert advice on how technology can be leveraged to support Police's strategies and turn concepts into reality through collaborative development.

The Agile Coach has an expert level of understanding and experience in Agile theory and methodology and acts as a change catalyst to influence a positive difference in people's behaviours and mindset.

They use a range of techniques to keep initiatives on track, remove roadblocks and escalated problems.

The Agile Coach operates as a consultant, coach, trusted advisor and mentor to leaders of the organisation by using their subject matter expertise, strong interpersonal and empathic skills, and continuous learning.

Their thought leadership and seasoned insights help streamline the tactics and coaching techniques of their peers.

They are responsible for providing guidance on moving forward with product delivery and projects, creating a safe space for experimentation, and ensuring that team members learn as they go.

Key Accountabilities

Champion Agile values and principles to foster collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement across Product Teams

Coach teams, Technical Product Owners and Product Managers to adopt and adapt Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Lean) that best fit their context

Facilitate Agile ceremonies and workshops to support effective planning, delivery and retrospection

Support teams in building a culture of psychological safety, experimentation and learning

Partner with leadership to remove organisational impediments and enable empowered, self-managing teams

Use data and insights to help teams measure flow, delivery outcomes and customer value

Contribute to the growth of the wider Agile community of practice by sharing learnings and mentoring others

Continuously explore new techniques, tools and practices to evolve how we work

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

In-depth knowledge of Agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks – well versed in various approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean and SAFe, and possess experience in implementing Agile practices in large complex environments.

Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across a wide range of Product teams and stakeholders.

Excellent relationship, facilitation, and communication skills – ability to lead, influence and secure the right outcomes for our people in a highly complex environment.

Proven experience in coaching, advising, mentoring, and building credibility across a range of stakeholders.

Success with defining relevant metrics, tracking progress, and proving meaningful and data-driven insights to teams and their leadership.

Significant experience as an Agile Coach across Agile transformations.

Coaching experience leaning towards Technical and Business Mastery.

New Zealand Residency.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

This role is based in the Porirua area.

Some travel may be required.

Please note, the successful applicant will need to be based in Wellington.

This role is set at Strategic Leader level, this means your key purpose is to lead the strategy, our business, and enable our people to deliver it.

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.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

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.

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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.

Please note : Deadline for applications is 3 : 00 pm on 02 / 11 / 2025.

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

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