Continuous Improvement Advisor (6056769)

New Zealand Police; Waikato; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police in Hamilton Waikato seeks a Continuous Improvement Advisor to lead the district's improvement programme. Based at Hamilton Central Station, you will coordinate strategic initiatives, monitor progress and realise benefits, working with leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.

This permanent, full-time role requires an individual contributor/emerging leader to influence change across the organisation and deliver sustainable improvements that enhance

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement within a large organisation.
• Ability to influence at all levels within a police/public sector environment.
• Demonstrated project leadership and benefit realisation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic coordination of continuous improvement initiatives across the district.
• Develop and oversee programme of work.
• Lead improvement projects that support organisational priorities and outcomes.
• Monitor progress and ensure the sustainable implementation of district initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategy development

Project leadership

Job description

Career Opportunities: Continuous Improvement Advisor (6056769)

• Based at Hamilton Central Station
• Band I
• Police Employee
• Permanent – Full Time
• NAV
• JR 6056769

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a key role within Waikato District, providing strategic coordination of continuous improvement initiatives across the district.

You will lead the district's continuous improvement programme, ensuring initiatives are aligned to organisational priorities, progress is monitored, and benefits are realised.

Working collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for improvement, support the delivery of change initiatives, and drive sustainable improvements that enhance organisational performance and service delivery

We have a number of initiatives currently in progress with plenty more we would like to deliver and we need the support of a Continuous Improvement specialist to support the initiation, delivery, oversight and ongoing sustainability of these initiatives.

Your ability to work with, influence and support change at all levels within Police will be vital to your success in the role.

This is a rewarding and diverse role where no day is ever the same, so if you are self-motivated, easily see opportunities for improvement, thrive on using your initiative and influence to improve organisations and are looking to make a significant impact on Police and the wider community then we want to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic coordination of continuous improvement initiatives across the district
• Develop and oversee continuous implement programme of work
• Lead improvement projects that support organisational priorities and outcomes.
• Monitor progress and ensure the sustainable implementation of district initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement.

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.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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.

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.

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $ 103,836 and $109,983 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm o n Friday, 16th October 2026. Applications may