Continuous Improvement Advisor

Company description:

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Job description:

Continuous Improvement Advisor - Hamilton!

• Based at Hamilton Central Station
• Band I
• Police Employee
• Permanent - Full Time
• NAV
• JR 6056769

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a key role within Waikato District, providing strategic coordination of continuous improvement initiatives across the district.

You will lead the district's continuous improvement programme, ensuring initiatives are aligned to organisational priorities, progress is monitored, and benefits are realised.

Working collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for improvement, support the delivery of change initiatives, and drive sustainable improvements that enhance organisational performance and service delivery

We have a number of initiatives currently in progress with plenty more we would like to deliver and we need the support of a Continuous Improvement specialist to support the initiation, delivery, oversight and ongoing sustainability of these initiatives.

Your ability to work with, influence and support change at all levels within Police will be vital to your success in the role.

This is a rewarding and diverse role where no day is ever the same, so if you are self-motivated, easily see opportunities for improvement, thrive on using your initiative and influence to improve organisations and are looking to make a significant impact on Police and the wider community then we want to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic coordination of continuous improvement initiatives across the district

• Develop and oversee continuous implement programme of work

• Lead improvement projects that support organisational priorities and outcomes.

• Monitor progress and ensure the sustainable implementation of district initiatives.

• Build strong partnerships to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement.

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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-09/Continuous%20Improvement%20Advisor.pdf

Mo tātou | About us

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.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

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.

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, 16th October 2026. Applications may

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]