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Editorial Research Officer
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Start date:
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Friday, 6 November 2009
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Remuneration:
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$50,254 to $67,991 (Band E)
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Physical Address:
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PNHQ HR
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Editorial Research Officer
NZ Police
Vacancy Number 297174
We currently have a vacancy in the National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB) which is hosted by the National Intelligence Centre for an Editorial Research Officer. This position is based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington City. The NDIB is a multi agency strategically focused drug intelligence bureau.
The purpose of this position is:
- To provide editorial and publication support services to the NDIB by setting and maintaining a quality standard for all NDIB intelligence products and publications.
- To provide a comprehensive research capability to the NDIB that provides relevant information and intelligence for all NDIB intelligence products and publications.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrated experience in the editing, coordination and publication of a wide range of documents.
- Demonstrates an understanding of intelligence systems, practices and processses.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting, collating and presenting research material
The successful applicant must have or be able to obtain a Government security clearance to Top Secret level before any appointment offer can be confirmed. Appointee's may be deployed nationally or inter-nationally on occasions for indefinite periods.
If you are interested in this position and are prepared to undergo a Police and SIS security check please visit our website www.police.govt.nz/jobs or phone HR Services on (04) 4749499 ext 44132 or 44078 to obtain a detailed position description and external application form.
Applications must include a covering letter, CV and a completed external application form.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20 November 2009.
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Position Description:
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Editorial Research Officer
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Vacancy: 297174
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Location: PNHQ
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VACANCY DETAILS
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Location of Vacancy:
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PNHQ
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Vacancy No:
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297174
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Title:
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Editorial Research Officer
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Additional Information:
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District HR:
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HR Service Centre
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Position applies to:
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Police Employee
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Location of Vacancy:
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PNHQ
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Remuneration Range:
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Band E
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Reports to:
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Field Intelligence Officer, NDIB
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Panel Members:
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Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, Coordinator NDIB (chair)
Detective Sergeant Paul Tricklebank. FIO, NDIB
Kim Beaumont, Strategic Intelligence Analyst, NDIB
Caroline Capellino, Human Resources
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Direct Reports:
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None
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Closing Date:
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20/11/2009
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The position holder must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance to Top Secret level.
To provide editorial and publication support services to the National Drug Intelligence Bureau (NDIB) by setting and maintaining a quality standard for all NDIB intelligence products and publications.
To provide a comprehensive research capability to the NDIB that provides relevant information and intelligence for all NDIB intelligence products and publications.
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1. Service Delivery
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Provides a specialist editorial and research capability by:
Editorial Service
- Edits all documents to ensure correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Co-ordinates, drafts and edits material for all NDIB products.
- Ensures publications meet the highest possible standards of accuracy, quality and presentation.
- Ensures the profile of the NDIB and the contributing agencies namely the New Zealand Customs Service, the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand Police is represented in a way that maintains stakeholder trust and confidence.
- Negotiates with document owners so that NDIB priorities are managed.
- Consults with staff and management to ensure documentation meets their needs.
- Ensures protective marking are correct, seek and obtain appropriate releases for documents.
Publications Advice
- Acts as a source of expert guidance and advice for the NDIB including distributing, printing formats.
- Assists the manager and staff to present information in the most effective manner.
- Provides timely advice to staff and management on writing and grammar best practice.
- Provides advice on document structure for effective communication
- Maintains and expands the NDIB distribution list and co-ordinates dissemination of all documents and intelligence products.
Research Capability
Contributes to specific research projects within the NDIB by:
- Conducting in-depth research from a variety of internal and external sources
- Identifying areas/parameters requiring research
- Liaises with strategic analysts and contribute ideas on current projects
- Conducts research as requested
- Provides planning advice and support for all NDIB tasking and products
- Collates and presents research in a useable format
- Identifies relevant issues from research conducted and brings to the attention of relevant analysts
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2. Customer Focus
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- Ensures all service requests are met with a professional, customer focused and timely response.
- Assess customer needs, analyse customer satisfaction, identify issues, and develop and implement appropriate strategies.
- Assess the changing needs of the customer and implement strategies to respond to them
- Establishes systems, standards and strategies within the NDIB stakeholders for delivery of service and continually identify opportunities for improved effectiveness.
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3. Team Work
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- Co-operates and works with members of the NDIB and NIC in order to achieve objectives.
- Encourages and supports open, honest and constructive relationships with colleagues.
- Promotes strong and effective channels of communication amongst colleagues.
- Takes a constructive approach to team efforts and supports other team members where possible.
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4. Relationship Management
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- Establishes and maintains appropriate internal and external working relationships with Customs, Health and Police representatives
- Provides proactive, timely, accurate advice.
- Develops and fosters an understanding of roles and responsibilities within the NDIB.
- Shares information appropriately and ensures clarity of communication with and between relevant groups.
- Develops the marketing of strategic intelligence product and recommendations to internal and external customers, stakeholder's relevant and appropriate groups.
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Competencies
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Accountability for Performance
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Effective performers take personal responsibility for achieving personal and team goals and targets. They set clear objectives and are committed to their work. They plan, prioritise and use their time and energy effectively to achieve desired outcomes. They promote accountability in others and take responsibility for their own actions and decisions
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Challenging for Continuous Improvement
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Effective performers are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the community and organisation. They constantly seek improvement to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. They demonstrate the ability to adapt to new situations and promote and encourage initiatives for personal and organisational improvement
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Exercising Judgment
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Effective performers seek out and make full use of all available information and experience to resolve a situation. They analyse the options and associated risks while considering possible solutions within time constraints. Once the analysis has been completed, they make sound decisions or recommendations.
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Technical Skills
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Demonstrates experience in the editing, coordination and publication of a wide range of documents.
Demonstrates an understanding of intelligence systems, practices and processses.
Demonstrates experience in conducting, collating and presenting research material.
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Special Requirements
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Must have or be able to obtain a Government security clerance to Top Level.
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NOTE
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NOTE:
For selection purposes each of the above competencies will be considered in relation to the following:
1. Potential to perform well in the position, given a reasonable period of time for familiarisation and/or training.
2. Personal attributes and temperament relevant to the position.
3. General health which will allow for the performance of all duties and functions of the position.
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