Prosecutions Support Officer

**Prosecutions Support officer, it starts with you** - **Based in Whakatane**: - **Permanent, full time**: - **Police Employee**: - **Nationally Advertised Vacancy** **About the role** NZ Police are offering an opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecution Support Officer (PSO) based in Whakatane. In your role 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), use and management of databases and spreadsheets, and responding to and/or directing queries that come into the PPS office. Through building an excellent knowledge of Police and Ministry of Justice processes, data bases, and operating procedures you will be an important part of the Criminal Justice Sector. Ultimately, if you want to take on a challenging but rewarding role that through your direct involvement will affect people's lives by assisting them to be and feel safe, then this could be the opportunity that defines you and presents the opportunity to serve your community. **Key Accountabilities** - 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 **Additional Information**: - Successful applicant is required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing, Police Vetting and Reference Checks **What you'll bring** Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. 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 This role is set at an **Individual Contributo**r level: this means your key purpose is to deliver (or enable others to deliver) "Our Business". To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: **About us** Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe. **Working Flexibly** Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business. **How to apply** Remuneration upon appointment to the role will be $57,083 - $66,018 **If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact** Applications for this vacancy will close 5pm, Wednesday 21st June