Career Opportunities: Head of Content & Channels (6007699)

Requisition ID 6007699 - Posted  - Wellington - Permanent FT

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Head of Content, Channels and Media

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Grade 23
• Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• Nationally Advertised

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Join New Zealand Police at a pivotal time as we continue to evolve and strengthen our Media and Communications function.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of communications across one of New Zealand’s largest and most visible public sector organisations.

Leading a high-performing team of communications professionals, you will influence organisational reputation, drive audience-focused engagement, and ensure communications effectively support Police priorities, operational delivery, and public trust and confidence.

Working closely with executive leaders and key stakeholders, you will champion innovation, modern communications practice, and a cohesive enterprise-wide approach that connects communities, supports our people, and reinforces the vital role Police play in keeping New Zealand safe.

Based within our Media and Communications Centre of Excellence, you will help define the future of strategic communications for New Zealand Police.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead strategic communications to enhance organisational reputation, trust, and confidence.
• Drive audience-focused content and channel strategies that support Police priorities and operational delivery
• Partner with executive leaders and stakeholders to deliver a cohesive enterprise-wide communications approach.
• Champion innovation and modern communications practices to strengthen engagement and community
• Provide clear leadership and direction while managing risk, performance, and priorities under[CC1]  pressure
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the media function, ensuring communications activities support organisational priorities, protect reputation, manage risk, and build a high-performing, resilient media team through effective leadership and governance.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Communicate organisational decisions with clarity
• Balance multiple strategic priorities and expectations
• Know how to think and act strategically to engage others in our vision and the delivery of strategic objectives
• Have experience to collaborate with and influence key strategic partners to achieve better outcomes
• Know how to ensure our people understand our strategic objectives and work with them to identify the outcomes, activities and standards we need to deliver

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

The successful candidate will bring with them:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media studies; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Extensive experience in communications, media, marketing or related disciplines
• Strong experience in and knowledge of media
• Significant senior leadership experience, including leading leaders, senior advisors, and/or multi-disciplinary teams at an enterprise level.
• Demonstratable experience leading organisation-wide brand, media, or channel strategy
• Significant experience handling high-risk, complex and reputationally sensitive issues in high-profile environments
• Demonstratable strategic influence at executive level

This role is based at our National Headquarters in Wellington. Some travel may be required

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

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To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a SECRET national security clearance. 

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or: 

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:  

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency for preventing crime and enhancing community safety, working alongside communities, businesses, and partner agencies to make New Zealand the safest country in the world. With around 15,000 employees across New Zealand and overseas, Police is the country’s largest frontline response organisation.

At NZ Police, we are committed to developing our people. We invest in individual and team growth, providing meaningful work that directly supports our frontline and communities. In return, you’ll have opportunities to build your skills, broaden your experience, and progress your career across a diverse range of roles and disciplines.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | 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.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary 

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $171,055 and $191,061 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 Monday 3rd August . Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-August, early September.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Bernice.Anamani@police.govt.nz

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