New Zealand Government – Raglan, North Island
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.
District Prosecution Manager - People Leader role
Based at Hamilton Band J Office of Constable/Police Employee Permanent– Full Time NAV JR 5023748 Mo te tunga | About the role
This is primarily a leadership role and while previous PPS experience would be beneficial, it is not essential.
New Zealand Police are offering a rare and exciting opportunity for both constabulary and police employee staff to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a District Prosecution Manager (DPM), in Hamilton.
As a DPM you will lead a diverse group of Constabulary Prosecutors, Police Employee lawyers, and support staff. You will be responsible for the daily administrative and management requirements of your team; but more than this you will have the opportunity to lead our people and 'our business'. You will deliver national strategy through operationalizing tactics, deploy resources, manage risk, and be accountable for your team's performance.
You will interact with internal Police employees at multiple levels - from members of the senior leadership team, such as District and Area Commanders, through to operational investigators and support staff. You will also form part of a wider management team within the PPS linking your team to Prevention, Response, and Investigative staff within the District, and to PPS National Office.
As a DPM you will interact with justice sector stakeholders and represent the Police position on matters under discussion. The ability to communicate with tact, knowledge, and authority, and to present a logical and evidence-based perspective is critical.
Ultimately, if you want to take on a challenging and rewarding role that is critical to the justice sector and NZ Police strategy, that will affect people's lives by assisting them to be safe and feel safe, and that will assist NZ Police move towards our mission of being the safest country, then this could be the role you're looking for.
Key Accountabilities:
Partnerships/Stakeholders - Developing, maintaining and maximizing effective partnerships to develop sound, achievable and sustainable solutions. Planning / Prioritizing – Having the skills to plan and prioritize team responsibilities. Continuous Improvement - Fostering a positive, team-focused approach to the delivery of services and to the progression of change and improvement. Decision Making - Collecting, disseminating, and otherwise utilizing evidence-based data and other information to understand issues and make decisions. Valuing Diversity – Recognizing the value different perspectives and experiences bring to make us better at what we do. Clear – Understanding your purpose as a leader in Police and the outcomes we are striving to deliver. Enabling Leadership – Having the ability to develop the culture and capability of our people and ensuring they have the right tools and resources to deliver Our Business. 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.
Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only). For both Constabulary & Police Employees: Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for. All Police employee applicants (i.e. those who do not hold the Office of Constable) must have a Law degree and hold a current Practicing Certificate. Successful candidate must reside within Hamilton. Successful applicant is required to undergo Police Vetting, Professional Conduct clearance, and Reference Checks. This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level , this means your key purpose is "to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them."
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 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.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
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.
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $111,465.00 - $117,014 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday 21st November. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
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