Policy Lead: National Security & Justice

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

Job summary

New Zealand Police seeks a Policy Manager to lead the National Security, Cyber and Criminal Justice Policy Team. You will deliver high‑level policy advice, drive legislative changes, and work across agencies to integrate frontline insights into policy development.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, manage a dynamic team of advisers, and coordinate with operational partners to strengthen public safety and governance across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in strategic public policy within the public sector.
• Ability to deliver high‑level policy advice to senior decision makers.
• Strong capability to build trusted relationships across agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NSCCJ Policy Team to tackle high‑stakes public safety policy issues.
• Provide policy advice and drive legislative changes in national security and criminal justice.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to reflect frontline insights in policy.
• Support Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments in policy development and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Public policy

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Interagency collaboration

Policy communication

Job description

New Zealand Police seeks a Policy Manager to lead the National Security, Cyber and Criminal Justice Policy Team. You will deliver high‑level policy advice, drive legislative changes, and work across agencies to integrate frontline insights into policy development.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, manage a dynamic team of advisers, and coordinate with operational partners to strengthen public safety and governance across New Zealand.