National Security Policy Lead — Senior Public Policy Manager

New Zealand Police; Wellington; On-site; NZD 156,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking an experienced public policy leader to head the NSCCJ Policy Team, shaping policy on national security, cyber and criminal justice.

You will lead a high‑performing advisory group, build trusted relationships with frontline partners and Ministers, and deliver strategic policy and legislative advice.

This senior role requires NZ citizenship or residency, a national security clearance, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership Toolkit: Extensive experience driving strategic policy in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic policy team to tackle national security, cyber and criminal justice issues.
• Deliver high-quality, strategically positioned policy and legislative advice to senior decision-makers and Ministers.
• Build trusted relationships with internal operational and external agency partners and contribute to Te Tiriti o Waitangi integration in policy.

Skills

Leadership toolkit

Strategic gravitas

Frontline mindset

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking an experienced public policy leader to head the NSCCJ Policy Team, shaping policy on national security, cyber and criminal justice.

You will lead a high‑performing advisory group, build trusted relationships with frontline partners and Ministers, and deliver strategic policy and legislative advice.

This senior role requires NZ citizenship or residency, a national security clearance, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.