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Clerical - Administrative
Workforce Coordinator
Clerical - Administrative
#36749
Remote / WFH
New Zealand Government
Job Description
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 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 and achieve long-term change.
Workforce Coordinator!
Based at Christchurch CJESP
Band C
Police Employee
Fixed Term Contract for 16 months - Full time
NAV
JR 5970453
E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mo te tunga About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Canterbury District Workforce team based in Christchurch.
This role supports the Canterbury Police District team, managers, and staff to enable our people to deliver Our Business through management of rosters, abstractions, training certifications, deploy ability and job transfers.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day variations arising in rosters resulting from unscheduled absences from duty, negotiated changes of duty, leave requirements, or other operational contingencies. You will also be required to match absence requests against the roster and process leave requests in accordance with authorised "minimum numbers" rules.
You will enjoy being part of a high functioning team, have sound judgment, an eye for detail and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Key Accountabilities:
Manages day-to-day variations in employee and workgroup rosters to ensure the roster remains accurate and effective in meeting the workload demands of the district.
Managed mandatory training required for staff (eg PCT, Firearms, First Aid etc.)
Approves or declines leave or absence requests in accordance with agreed workgroup business rules to maintain optimum staffing levels.
Co-operate and work effectively with other team members/employees to achieve team goals and standards.
Prepare and present (written or verbal) information in a clear and concise way.
Enter, update and report on computer-based record keeping/filing systems.
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.
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communicator with a proven ability to adapt and build strong engagement.
Brings a strong eye for detail, takes initiative and effectively resolves challenges.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Utu a-tau Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $63,526 and $66,312 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 Wednesday 24th June 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 aimee.bridgford@police.govt.nz
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 and achieve long-term change.
Workforce Coordinator!
Based at Christchurch CJESP
Band C
Police Employee
Fixed Term Contract for 16 months - Full time
NAV
JR 5970453
E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mo te tunga About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Canterbury District Workforce team based in Christchurch.
This role supports the Canterbury Police District team, managers, and staff to enable our people to deliver Our Business through management of rosters, abstractions, training certifications, deploy ability and job transfers.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day variations arising in rosters resulting from unscheduled absences from duty, negotiated changes of duty, leave requirements, or other operational contingencies. You will also be required to match absence requests against the roster and process leave requests in accordance with authorised "minimum numbers" rules.
You will enjoy being part of a high functioning team, have sound judgment, an eye for detail and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Key Accountabilities:
Manages day-to-day variations in employee and workgroup rosters to ensure the roster remains accurate and effective in meeting the workload demands of the district.
Managed mandatory training required for staff (eg PCT, Firearms, First Aid etc.)
Approves or declines leave or absence requests in accordance with agreed workgroup business rules to maintain optimum staffing levels.
Co-operate and work effectively with other team members/employees to achieve team goals and standards.
Prepare and present (written or verbal) information in a clear and concise way.
Enter, update and report on computer-based record keeping/filing systems.
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.
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communicator with a proven ability to adapt and build strong engagement.
Brings a strong eye for detail, takes initiative and effectively resolves challenges.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Utu a-tau Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $63,526 and $66,312 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 Wednesday 24th June 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 aimee.bridgford@police.govt.nz
