Prosecution Support Officer

Overview New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders 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 emergency calls, and work to prevent crime and crashes. The organisation collaborates with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver Our Business and achieve long-term change. Prosecution Support Officer — Whangārei Police Station — Permanent, Full Time Role outline: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) within the Police Prosecution Service (PPS). The PSO provides administrative support to the PPS office to enable its effective operation. Responsibilities Process and administratively manage prosecution files, including recording and extracting relevant information. Check data accuracy and completeness; administer follow-ups as directed by PPS staff. Utilise and manage databases and spreadsheets; respond to and/or direct queries within the PPS office. Build knowledge of Police and Ministry of Justice processes, databases and operating procedures to support the Criminal Justice Sector. Key Accountabilities Communication – effectively communicate with PPS colleagues, district and national office staff, and external stakeholders. Decision Making – apply critical thinking to identify problems early and pursue effective solutions. Planning and Prioritising – manage time, priorities and responsibilities. Commitment to excellence – use Office Management, Justice Sector databases and processes, and knowledge of key New Zealand Statutes. Individual Responsibility and Accountability – be accountable for performance and development. Enabling through self-leadership – seek opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience. What you’ll bring We value not only your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, but also your alignment with our values, ability to contribute to high-performing teams, and your self-leadership. This role is an Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. Refer to Indicators for Success for further information. To view the position description for this role, please copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-07/Prosecution%20Support%20Officer%20%28PPS%29.pdf About us New Zealand Police is the lead agency for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. We partner with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies toward the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff nationwide and overseas roles. We value development and offer opportunities across teams and practice areas. For more information about our recruitment process and requirements, please click the Applicant Information Pack (External) link: Applicant Information Pack (External). Apply now If this position sounds like you, click Apply now and submit a tailored CV and an application form. Pre-employment checks (reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting) will be undertaken before any written offer is made. All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted via email. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement; salary ranges from $64,161 to $66,975 depending on skills and experience. Deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday 31 July 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date. For questions, contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr