Job Description
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:
Mo tātou | About us
Te Tari Pūreke has been stood up as the firearms regulator in Aotearoa New Zealand and is the new place for people interested in the safe use and possession of firearms. Our vision is the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing system; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe use of legitimate firearms. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety and responsible firearms use by working collaboratively with the firearms community, other stakeholders, and agencies, to promote safety, responsible gun ownership, and licence holder awareness of their responsibilities of their responsibilities.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Digital and Content Editor to support our work. Te Tari Pūreke has prioritised communications to build trust and confidence with our audiences, and this role is vital to achieving that. You will be at the forefront of delivering an online user experience that is customer-focused and intuitive. You will be responsible for coordinating the publishing of high-quality content to both our website and social channels (Facebook and Linked-In). You will ensure opportunities are realised, messaging is consistent, and users have a great online experience.
Key Accountabilities:
Collaborating closely with communications and marketing colleagues, and subject matter experts, to plan, create and publish engaging, easy to follow and informative content (written, photo or video).
Ensuring online content adheres to our identity/style guide including to an agreed editorial direction and tone of voice.
Being able to identify risk and being able to escalate accordingly when you identify content that needs to be responded to promptly.
Facilitating effective and timely workflow processes, especially maximising the use of content by repurposing for different channels to reach the right audience - including social media, websites, internal communications, and advertising.
Acting as our subject matter expert in publishing web content and social channels, maintaining expert knowledge in content presentation, usability, and accessibility.
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 successful candidate will be:
A team player - sharing information and insights appropriately and ensuring clarity on communication between relevant groups and individuals.
A relationship builder - being able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
An analytical thinker - being able to monitor analytics and track performance of content, social media and community sentiment.
A priority juggler - being able to adjust focus and workload priorities to reflect rapidly changing communications needs.
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, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf
These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf
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/11-2026/senior_digital_and_content_advisor_te_tari_pureke_1.pdf
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $+5,057.00 - $100,626.00, dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Apply Now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.
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.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Senior Recruitment Advisor - Sandra, on Swarti.Mehta@police.govt.nz
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm 23rd October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
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:
Mo tātou | About us
Te Tari Pūreke has been stood up as the firearms regulator in Aotearoa New Zealand and is the new place for people interested in the safe use and possession of firearms. Our vision is the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world. To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing system; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe use of legitimate firearms. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety and responsible firearms use by working collaboratively with the firearms community, other stakeholders, and agencies, to promote safety, responsible gun ownership, and licence holder awareness of their responsibilities of their responsibilities.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Digital and Content Editor to support our work. Te Tari Pūreke has prioritised communications to build trust and confidence with our audiences, and this role is vital to achieving that. You will be at the forefront of delivering an online user experience that is customer-focused and intuitive. You will be responsible for coordinating the publishing of high-quality content to both our website and social channels (Facebook and Linked-In). You will ensure opportunities are realised, messaging is consistent, and users have a great online experience.
Key Accountabilities:
Collaborating closely with communications and marketing colleagues, and subject matter experts, to plan, create and publish engaging, easy to follow and informative content (written, photo or video).
Ensuring online content adheres to our identity/style guide including to an agreed editorial direction and tone of voice.
Being able to identify risk and being able to escalate accordingly when you identify content that needs to be responded to promptly.
Facilitating effective and timely workflow processes, especially maximising the use of content by repurposing for different channels to reach the right audience - including social media, websites, internal communications, and advertising.
Acting as our subject matter expert in publishing web content and social channels, maintaining expert knowledge in content presentation, usability, and accessibility.
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 successful candidate will be:
A team player - sharing information and insights appropriately and ensuring clarity on communication between relevant groups and individuals.
A relationship builder - being able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
An analytical thinker - being able to monitor analytics and track performance of content, social media and community sentiment.
A priority juggler - being able to adjust focus and workload priorities to reflect rapidly changing communications needs.
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, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf
These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf
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/11-2026/senior_digital_and_content_advisor_te_tari_pureke_1.pdf
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $+5,057.00 - $100,626.00, dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Apply Now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.
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.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Senior Recruitment Advisor - Sandra, on Swarti.Mehta@police.govt.nz
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm 23rd October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Digital Content Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Web / Graphic Design Jobs sector. This role in Newmarket offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Web / Graphic Design Jobs is a plus.