District Prosecution Manager

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. Mō te tūnga | About the role 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 Whangarei. 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 operationalising 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. 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. Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements 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 Practising Certificate. Successful candidate must reside within commutable distance to Whangarei. This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements. Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $111,529 and $147,022 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr