Career Opportunities: Snr Advsr: Transnational Organised Crime (5834561)

Requisition ID 5834561 - Posted  - PNHQ - Permanent FT

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Senior Advisor – Transnational Organised Crime

• Based at PNHQ, Wellington
• Police Employee
• Permanent/Full Time
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) is a rapidly evolving, complex, and persistent national security threat. It involves transnational or domestic serious criminal activity that is planned and coordinated by organised criminal groups and networks. These groups exploit vulnerabilities across the international environment, New Zealand’s borders, national systems, and communities to gain profit, power, and influence. In December 2025, the New Zealand Government released a new all‑of‑government TSOC Strategy and accompanying Action Plan to deliver a more cohesive, collaborative, and end‑to‑end cross‑agency response.

The Partnership and Harm Prevention Team (Investigations) is home to the TSOC secretariat, a dedicated capability that exists to drive the implementation and delivery of the multi-agency work programme and governance to drive delivery. Although the team is at Police, The TSOC Secretariat work on behalf of all partner agencies involved in implementing the Strategy, building resilient communities and systems to make New Zealand the hardest place in the world to do business and cause harm.

As the Senior Advisor within the TSOC Secretariat, you will be responsible for engaging with a broad range of agency partners on TSOC issues, promoting the awareness of the TSOC Strategy, and supporting the delivery of activities on the TSOC Action Plan.

You will be diligent, pragmatic, proactive and demonstrate a strong aptitude for problem-solving. Given the highly collaborative nature of the role, we are looking for someone with strong relationship building skills that can work seamlessly across multiple internal and external partners. You will need to have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing projects. A practical working knowledge of the machinery of government is advantageous and a good understanding of TSOC is desirable.

You can read more about the TSOC Strategy and its accompanying action plan here: Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Strategy and Action Plan 2026 - 2030 | New Zealand Police 

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop plans and processes and execute them to support project and programme delivery.
• Work collaboratively and build strong working relationships to establish common ground, contribute to the development of advice, and to support decision making.
• Prepare accurate reporting on the delivery and implementation of activities against agreed milestones and outcomes.
• Prepare effective written, visual, and verbal communication to be able to present complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.

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.

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and mindset, strong initiative, and proven ability to influence across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ and identify opportunities to coordinate across strategy partners
• Comfortable working in complexity and ambiguity and able balance immediate needs with future outcomes to support decision makers.
• Manage competing demands and high workload at times.
• Identify barriers to success and able to generate solutions proactively.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:  

  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

• This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required

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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Security Clearance Requirements 

To be eligible for this role, you must obtain and maintain a TOP 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 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.

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 $121,406-$125,800 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 4 May 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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

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