District Prosecution Manager - People Leader role Based in Manukau Permanent, Full-Time Police Employee / Office of Constable Nationally Advertised Vacancy Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mo te tunga | 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 Manukau, Tamaki Makaurau. This position has arisen as a result of additional DPM roles being created. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively with the existing District Prosecution Managers within the Manukau office. You will be joining PPS at the start of an exciting period; with a significant injection of new funding and the Prosecutions Uplift Programme established to support this, PPS is recruiting new staff, establishing new roles and looking to develop new ways of working – all with the goal of ensuring our national team provides great prosecution services to our community and are well supported to do a great job. We are pleased to be able to use this funding to recruit a substantial number of additional staff to support our hardworking teams. We will be streamlining and creating consistency in our practices and introducing greater flexibility into our resourcing so we can inject extra support into offices when work demands change. We want to enhance PPS systems and policies so that our staff are supported and continue to be proud to be a part of the PPS whanau. The District Prosecution Manager will be instrumental in this. 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. Ultimately, if you want to take on a challenging and rewarding role that is critical to the justice sector and NZ Police strategy, that will affect people's lives by assisting them to be safe and feel safe, and that will assist NZ Police move towards our mission of being the safest country, then this could be the role you're looking for. Key Accountabilities: Partnerships/Stakeholders - Developing, maintaining, and maximising effective partnerships to develop sound, achievable and sustainable solutions. Planning / Prioritising – Having the skills to plan and prioritise 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 utilising evidence-based data and other information to understand issues and make decisions. Valuing Diversity – Recognising 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. Successful candidate must reside within Tamaki Makaurau. Successful applicant is required to undergo Police Vetting, Professional Conduct clearance, and Reference Checks Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for, and either, Undertake to engage 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 rank of the vacancy 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 Practicing Certificate. This role is set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is "to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them." New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas. Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community of practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways. The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support. To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link: If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made. All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $110,425 and $127,997 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
