Strategic Coord - Transnational Org Crim

Police; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Strategic Coordinator for Transnational Organised Crime to support delivery of the TSOC Strategy. Based in Wellington, you will coordinate cross-agency projects, provide governance secretariat support, and help shape programme delivery with clear, professional communication for decision-makers.

You will bring a relevant qualification or substantial experience, plus a track record in project coordination and relationship management; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or substantial work experience.
• Experience with governance processes, agendas and minutes is desirable.
• Strong relationship management and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-agency projects and initiatives to reduce duplication and strengthen delivery.
• Provide high-quality governance secretariat support: agendas, packs, minutes and briefings.
• Support work programme streams to ensure efficient and effective delivery; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Coordination

Governance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Strategic Coord - Transnational Org Crim (6059978)

Requisition ID6059978-Posted16/09/2026-Wellington-Permanent FT

Strategic Coordinator – Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime Strategy

• Based at Wellington CBD
• Police Employee
• Permanent
• NAV
• JR 6059978

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Ready to step into a role where you can support delivery of the Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Strategy? This is your chance to work at the centre of New Zealand’s system-level response to TSOC.

The TSOC Secretariat brings agencies together to turn the Strategy and Action Plan into coordinated action , supporting senior leaders to strengthen national delivery .

We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-focused person who is ready to make a practical contribution from the outset. You’ll bring strong relationship management , communication and coordination skills, with strong experience project and programme coordination and governance processes , including agendas , papers, actions and decisions, to support our multi-agency work programme.

• Coordinate cross-agency projects and initiatives, sharing information and insights to reduce duplication and strengthen collective delivery.
• Support across work programme streams to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Provide high-quality governance secretariat support, including preparing agendas, meeting packs, minutes, registers and concise briefings for governance chairs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, tailoring information to the needs of stakeholders and decision-makers.

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 relevant tertiary qualification, or substantial relevant work experience is required. Formal project management training is desirable.
  • 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 Fusion Hub (Lambton Quay) in Wellington District 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

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to 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:

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.

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.