Prosecutor 1

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.

Prosecutor 1
NZ Police
Palmerston North PPS Office, Central District
Office of Constab / Police Employee
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Band PROS1

About the role
NZ Police are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecutor in Palmerston North, within the Palmerston North Prosecutions Office,
With PPS you will gain a sound knowledge of prosecution processes including advocacy, knowledge of the Law and court practices. You will be part of a diverse group of Constabulary prosecutors, Police Employee lawyers, and support and managerial staff. Dependent on your level of experience and knowledge at entry you will be involved in various out-of-court case management processes, such as file analysis, writing submissions, and liaising with police investigators and defence counsel.

In addition, you will be involved with courtroom advocacy, ranging from first appearance courts through to Judge alone Trials and sentencings hearings.
Your knowledge and understanding of key New Zealand statutes and legislation, combined with your desire and motivation to present well-constructed and compelling prosecution cases, will enable you to undertake a vital role in the Criminal Justice Sector and in the operationalisation of New Zealand Police's strategy.

Appropriate training will be provided plus the support of a high performing team to assist you whilst you are getting up and running. A great attitude is key and the willingness to make a difference.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Communication - Having the skills to effectively communicate with our people, partners and community.
- Decision Making - Having the critical thinking and problem solving skills to make sound decisions and responses under pressure in a face to face setting
- Law and Policy - Having a sound understanding of prosecution and court processes, and the ability to analyze complex information accurately.
- Individually Responsible and Accountable - Being accountable for your performance and taking responsibility for your contribution and development.
- Clear - Show an understanding of a Prosecutor’s purpose within Police and the outcomes we are striving to deliver.
- Enabling through self-leadership - Ability to seek opportunities to develop your own skills, knowledge and experience
- Te Ao Marama - Able to simplify the process & terminology used for families, defendants and victims

**Special Requirements**:

- Transfer Costs Included
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made
- Successful applicant must reside within commutable distance to Palmerston North
- If you are a Police Employee applicant, you must have an LLB degree and have the ability to get a practicing certificate and provide copy of qualification eligibility.
- If you are a Constabulary applicant, you must have a current Sergeants CPK and have applied to enter the Sergeants Career Progression Framework, or be a substantive Sergeant, or be fully qualified under a previous promotion scheme. You will also hold currency in PITT, PCT and First Aid certificates.

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 Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver (or enable others to deliver) Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business - Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, click here.

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