Strategic Workforce Analyst - 24/7 Rostering

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a Workforce Analyst at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. The role focuses on workforce planning, forecasting, rostering, and data analysis to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

This fixed-term, full-time position supports frontline service delivery and operational decision-making. You will work with leaders and Workforce Management colleagues to balance demand with employment rules, contributing to improved processes and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to forecast and model workforce demand.
• Experience in rostering and deployment planning.
• Stakeholder engagement with managers and staff.
• Problem solving and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret workforce and roster data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise 24/7 rosters that align workforce resources with forecast demand, operational requirements, and service delivery needs.
• Manage day-to-day workforce deployment, including leave, absences, roster changes, and abstractions, to maximise workforce availability and operational coverage.
• Ensure rosters and workforce management practices comply with employment agreements, business rules, policies, and legislative requirements relating to hours of work and breaks.
• Build effective relationships with managers, supervisors, and staff while developing consistent workforce management processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Forecasting

Roster management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

New Zealand Police is seeking a Workforce Analyst at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. The role focuses on workforce planning, forecasting, rostering, and data analysis to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

This fixed-term, full-time position supports frontline service delivery and operational decision-making. You will work with leaders and Workforce Management colleagues to balance demand with employment rules, contributing to improved processes and