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.
CMoE Coordinator – Technical Operations Group (TOG), it starts with you!
- Based at PNHQ - Wellington * Band J * Permanent
The Technical Operations Group (TOG) within the National Criminal Investigation Group (NCIG) at PNHQ is responsible for providing specialist covert technical surveillance capabilities to primarily support Serious & Organised crime, and National Security investigations across all Police districts.
To enable and deliver Our Business and support the NZ Police vision to be the safest country, we are looking for a proactive Covert Method of Entry (CMoE) Coordinator to join our team in Wellington. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our highly innovative, motivated and skilled team, working in an agile and dynamic work environment.
To support the delivery of these outcomes the CMoE Coordinator will lead the portfolio and its strategic development, including the overseeing of training, the development and mentoring of staff, and ensuring that the wider CMoE capability is across emerging international technologies and methodologies to enable serious crime investigations and to target transnational and organised crime.
To be successful in your application, will be required to meet the recruit standards and complete the Constabulary recruitment process and mandatory vetting.
This also includes attending the 16-week Police Recruit course at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Wellington. For full entry requirements and any other supporting information, visit here; www.newcops.govt.nz. All Police employees are required to maintain full COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Industry experience in a CMoE discipline, and / or a strong operational background with demonstrated leadership, initiative, innovation and a continuous improvement mind-set are key requirements for this challenging but rewarding position, which has a strong focus on capability development.
Relevant industry experience includes:
- Locksmithing * Automotive Security * Access Control * Electronic Security * Technical Operations
Key Accountabilities:
- Leads the portfolio and its strategic development, including the overseeing of training, the development and mentoring of staff. * Ensuring that the wider CMoE capability is across emerging international technologies and methodologies * Maintains oversight of CMoE capabilities including Research & Development, and operational deployments, and ensures risks are managed and / or mitigated. * Provides advice to TOG operatives, Operations Supervisors and Managers to overcome operational challenges. * Coordinates CMoE resources to ensure specialist capabilities are efficiently deployed. * Lead the activities for Our Business and the Police High Performance Framework. * Provides advice and recommendations to the National Manager: National Technical Operations Group, and National Technical Manager. * Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with TOG staff, district and service centre staff, partner agencies and vendors. * Actively encourage and enable Wellness and Safety initiatives and training
Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place a high emphasis on your mindset, your alignment with our values, your leadership and your ability to work in and develop a high performing team.
Specifically, you will have:
- Industry experience in a CMoE discipline, and / or a strong operational background with demonstrated leadership, initiative, and innovation. * Preferably experience in high risk and / or covert operations, demonstrating sound judgement, risk management and problem solving. * Experience with project and financial management. * A collaborative and participatory style that encourages joint working practice, information sharing and innovation. * A high level of commitment to quality and service, with emphasis on continuous improvement, and seeking excellence. * Well-developed communication skills – verbal and written * Leadership qualities that role models behaviours, with an emphasis on developing staff and workplace culture * Live "Our Values" and lead "Our Business" aspirations * Have or be able to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance.
Requirements:
We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf
These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time.
For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2023/cmoe_coordinator_-_technical_operations_group_ncig.pdf
To be eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance you must be a NZ citizen.
Alternatively, you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa. In rare circumstances, other candidates may be considered for security vetting.
Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 10 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TS security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
About us
Our Vision is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.
Working Flexibly
Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.
For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
How to apply
Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page: https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=nzpolice to apply for this position.
If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
As outlined above, you are required to meet constabulary entry requirements and be successful through 16 weeks at Police college, as well as hold the appropriate technical qualifications/skillset.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
Remuneration upon appointment to the role will be $102,178.00 - $119,073.00
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Geoff.Jago@police.govt.nz or Sharleen.Peteru@police.govt.nz
Vacancies close at 5pm on Thursday 1st June 2023
