Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Police; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police, based in Wellington, is seeking an ISG Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to support overseas aid programmes with robust M&E advice and performance reporting. You will design indicators, conduct research, and assist with capacity-building projects that advance NZ’s international law enforcement objectives.

The role sits at Police National Headquarters, Wellington, and offers a permanent full-time position with a progression-focused environment and strong development

Qualifications

• Strong research, survey and data collection methodology skills.
• Strong analytical and summarization abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, performance and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with capability development programmes or international policing context.

Responsibilities

• Programme development: design logic frameworks, results measurement tables and indicators.
• Research and analysis: design surveys and evaluations to measure progress and identify issues.
• Programme reporting: provide performance information for progress reports to MFAT.
• Monitoring and evaluation advice: train staff to ensure adherence to M&E requirements.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

M&E frameworks

Capability development

Job description

Requisition ID6060033-Posted24/09/2026-Wellington-Permanent FT

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Band G
• Police Employee
• Permanent– Full Time
• NAV
• JR 6060033

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Mó te \u016humenga | About the role

The International Service Group (ISG) is looking for a dynamic and professional member to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a unique part of the organisation which manages NZ Police’s contribution to international security and development operations.

The purpose of International Services Group (ISG) is to:

• Support NZ’s foreign policy objectives in both the Pacific region and beyond.
• Further NZ’s law enforcement interests internationally, and
• Contribute to disaster and emergency response and security liaisons.

As the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, you willsupport the delivery of these objectives by providing efficient and effective advice on monitoring & evaluation and performance frameworks for Police’s capacity-building programmes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Programme development: Support the design of Police’s overseas assistance programmes through the development of logic frameworks, results measurement tables and indicators of success.
• Research and analysis: Design and conduct research, surveys, and evaluations to help measure progress of Police overseas assistance programmes and identify any performance trends and issues.
• Programme reporting: Review and provide performance information for quarterly, annual and other programme progress reports to MFAT.
• Monitoring and evaluation advice: Provide advice and training to Police advisors to ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation requirements.

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.

• Have strong research, survey and data collection methodology skills
• Have strong analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner
• Have effective oral and written communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Have knowledge of monitoring & evaluation, performance and reporting frameworks
• Preferably have knowledge of capability development programmes and/or policing in an international context

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 applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $88,179 and $101,804 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 Friday, 9th October 2026 . Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.