Prosecution Support Officer - Dunedin

About the role New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders feel safe. With over 15,000 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. New Zealand Police are offering an opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecution Support Officer (PSO) based in Dunedin. As a PSO, you will provide administrative support to the PPS office, to enable its effective operation. Responsibilities include working with, processing, and administratively managing prosecution files, including recording and extracting relevant information, checking accuracy and completeness, administering necessary follow‑ups (including as directed by PPS staff), using and managing databases and spreadsheets, and responding to and/or directing queries that come into the PPS office. Job Reference: 5996260 Key Accountabilities Administrative Skills and Attention to Detail – Demonstrates strong administrative capability, including accurate data entry, effective file management, and maintaining high standards of data and document accuracy. Communication – Having the skills to effectively communicate with PPS colleagues, district and national office staff, and external stakeholders. Decision Making – Having the critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to make sound decisions, identify problems early and pursue effective solutions. Planning and Prioritising – Having the skills to manage your time, priorities and responsibilities. Committed to Excellence – Striving to be the very best in all that we do, using Office Management, Justice Sector databases and process, and your knowledge of key New Zealand statutes. Individually Responsible and Accountable – Being accountable for your performance and taking responsibility for your contribution and development. Enabling through Self‑Leadership – Ability to seek opportunities to develop your own skills, knowledge and experience. 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. Special requirements This role is for 20 hours per week. The working hours are negotiable, as long as they are spread over five days per week. This role is an Individual Contributor / Emerging Leader level. Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $64,161 and $66,975 (pro‑rata) dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr