Adjudication Officer New Zealand Police location Wellington.

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.

About the role the Police Infringement Bureau (PIB) - as part of the National Road Policing Centre (NRPC) - contributes toward public trust and confidence in Police by delivering professional infringement notice processing services.

Within PIB the Adjudication Officer has responsibility for assessing and determining the appropriate resolution path for infringement offence notices. This activity involves determining whether compliance has been adequately demonstrated.

Ensuring the accuracy of information contained within the body of infringement notices. Considering the merits of explanations and circumstances, while taking into broad account the seriousness of offending, policy and practice guidelines, and previous legal precedents.

Liaising with, providing support for, and providing guidance and feedback to front-line enforcement officers. Keeping up to date with legislation, practice and policies relating to infringement offences. In this role a working knowledge and understanding of legislation, and an ability to interpret and apply policy would be beneficial.

Key accountabilities respond to enquiries from members of the public, whether in correspondence or by telephone, professionally, accurately, and in line with Police values. Assess information and conduct due diligence research, drawing from a variety of internal and external sources, to enable considered, robust, and informed determinations to be made.

Engage with various internal and external stakeholders, such as from within Police, government agencies, organisations, and various sector representative bodies. When and where appropriate, providing assistance, advice, guidance, and feedback to Police District and PIB employees and partner Government Agencies.

What you'll bring being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

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.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of Road Policing and Privacy policies as well as Legislation would be beneficial but not required. Ability to problem-solve by applying sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, experienced communicating at all levels of an organisation. Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail, and a proven ability to work to deadlines. Computer literacy with Microsoft products. This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

We will ask you questions based on "How we will deliver Our Business - Core Competencies" and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies. About us our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working flexibly your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.