Manager - Information Capability

Manager Information Capability – Wellington!

• Based at PNHQ / Porirua CBD


• Grade 22


• Police Employee


• Permanent/Full Time


• NAV


• JR 5967325

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role is pivotal in embedding world-class information management practices across one of New Zealand’s largest and most complex public sector organisations.  As Manager - Information Capability, you will lead the development and delivery of enterprise-wide strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps that transform how Police manages, governs, and leverages information. You will provide thought leadership and champion innovation, ensuring our information capabilities are robust, future-ready, and aligned with government-wide digital and data initiatives. Your work will directly influence operational effectiveness, strategic decision-making, and public trust in Police’s ability to manage information safely and responsibly.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation, build lasting and productive relationships, and translate complex information management concepts into meaningful, actionable outcomes for staff across all functions. You will be expected to provide pragmatic, fit-for-purpose solutions in a high-tempo environment, ensuring Police remains safe, compliant, and agile in its use of information. Your ability to lead with clarity, communicate effectively, and foster trust will be critical to driving change and embedding a culture of excellence in information capability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads the development and implementation of strategies, frameworks and roadmaps to raise Police’s information management capability and maturity.


• Provides strategic advice and thought leadership to the Director ICT Services, Chief Information Officer, the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team on information management.


• Ensures Police’s information tools support new ways of working and remain aligned with changing business needs and external regulatory changes.


• As a senior information management expert, collaborates on all of government information and data initiatives which seek to uplift overall government capability.


• Ensures that information management policy is relevant, current and reflects the Police business context and Police’s legislative responsibilities.


• Champions information and data principles and goals, working closely with other business groups to achieve alignment between information management and data management.


• Acts as New Zealand Police point of contact for Archives New Zealand, and supports the member of the Police Executive in fulfilling the role of Executive Sponsor Information and Records Management under the Information and Records Management Standard promulgated by Archives NZ.


• Build and support a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement


• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and government information strategies to improve Police performance.

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.

You will bring deep expertise in information and data management, with a strong understanding of information management frameworks and standards within the NZ Government context. You will be well-versed in emerging technologies - including cloud computing and artificial intelligence - and able to assess their relevance and potential to enhance Police’s information capability. Your ability to learn from challenges, apply root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement will be essential.

As a strategic leader, you will have a clear vision for information services and the ability to communicate it effectively across all levels of the organisation. You will foster a culture of innovation, learning, and excellence, encouraging feedback and the sharing of best practices. This is a critical role within ICT Services, requiring someone who can balance operational stability with forward-thinking improvements. You will be a proactive, outcomes-focused leader who can deliver meaningful change at pace, ensuring Police remains safe, agile, and future-ready.

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., information or data management).


• Significant experience in a leadership role within information, knowledge, or data management—ideally in the public sector.


• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies, frameworks, and governance models.


• Good understanding of information management principles, data governance, and compliance requirements.


• Experience leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

This role is Strategic People 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/06-2026/manager_-_information_capability.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.  

  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 26/06/2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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