Front Counter Support Officer

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.
FRONT COUNTER SUPPORT OFFICER
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in 2025?
We are looking for Front Counter Support Officers to join our team and play their part in keeping New Zealanders safe

* Based at Counties Manukau Police Station – Front Counter * Permanent/Full time Shift Work * Remuneration: $69,337 * Attractive Shift Work Incentives * Multiple positions available * You will need to have a good level of computer skills and experience and will be required to undergo a psychometric test as part of the recruitment process * Intake date commences Wednesday 13th August – you must be available to start on this date
E t? 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

These are face to face roles based at the Public Counter in Manukau that are pivotal to the efficient and effective delivery of service to members of the public needing assistance.
Every day you will be dealing with challenging situations which will need to be approached with professionalism, respect, and empathy, in a positive manner.
You will be welcoming customers into the station and ensuring their enquiries are understood, recorded, and handled appropriately.
To support Police staff, you will also receive exhibits, create charges for Court appearances, order supplies, manage courier deliveries, and act as a general font of knowledge.
The successful applicant must have sound computer skills and ability to learn new systems and applications, and have an excellent command of the English language (proficient in both spoken and written English).
Have you got an inquisitive mind?
Do you work hard to get the right outcome?
Are you able to get the job done even if its in a fast paced environment where there can be pressure from time to time.
It's a challenging, interesting, and very important role, you would be recording data, establishing details, and efficiently managing information in real time.
Quite simply, you would be our digital paperwork superheroes, with some of the key accountabilities as below:

* Dealing with challenging circumstances in a customer services environment.
* Assessing information received from members of the public and recording it accurately, to support assessment and investigation decisions.
* Reviewing incident and offence reports from Constabulary staff around the country and providing feedback when required.
* Managing conflicting demands by working collaboratively with regionally based teams.
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.
* A mindset that embraces change, is adaptable and able to be flexible and agile in their thinking and way of working.
* A willingness to support team members and look for opportunities to contribute to an inclusive environment.
* An ability to determine the relevance and potential risks identified in the information that is being analysed whilst upholding confidentiality.
* A commitment to excellence – ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for long periods of time, learn from mistakes, a drive to improve and take on feedback.
At New Zealand Police we value diversity and inclusion.
Recognising different perspectives and experiences help make us better at what we do.
Reflecting the communities we serve and appreciating different thinking and ways of life leads to better problem solving and results.
Shift work details:

Our Public Counter team at Counties Manukau District Headquarters operates 24/7 on a six on four off roster, including night shifts.
The roster pattern is two early shifts (0600hrs – 1500hrs), two late shifts (1200hrs – 2200hrs), two night shifts 2100hrs – 0630hrs, followed by four days off.
What we offer:

* Full training * Flexible hours * Up to 15% Shift Incentive * 28 days of leave, 40 including Statutory Days * Professional development opportunities * Excellent career progression * Option to join the New Zealand Police Association with access to a number of benefits including health plan, Life Insurance, Member Discounts and financial services

This role is set at an Individual Contributor.
This means your key purpose is to deliver (or enable others to deliver) "Our Business".
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Mo tatou | 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 of 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.
We offer flexible working arrangements and, if you choose to join the Police Association, you can also access a range of discounts and benefits.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)


Tono inaianei | 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.
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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.
Please note that for this position we are doing ongoing recruitment.
If you pass the recruitment requirements for these positions, we will then work closely with you to determine a suitable intake date and preferred location to work at.
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 for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that this advertisement will be taken down if we receive a high number of applications so we can review these in a timely manner.
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