Prosecution Support Officer

Mō te tūnga | About the role; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Prosecutions Support Officer in Christchurch. This role involves providing administrative support to the Police Prosecution Service, managing prosecution files, and responding to queries. Candidates should possess strong communication, decision-making, and time management skills, contributing to community safety through teamwork. The salary ranges from $63,526 to $66,312 based on experience. This is a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to make sound decisions and identify problems early.
• Capable of managing time and responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the PPS office.
• Manage prosecution files including checking accuracy.
• Respond to queries that come into the PPS office.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-leadership

Job description

Prosecutions Support Officer!

• Based at Christchurch
• Band C
• Police Employee
• Permanent - Full Time
• NAV
• JR

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

About the role

NZ Police are offering an opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecution Support Officer (PSO) based in Christchurch. 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 peoples 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

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

• Applicants must be a NZ or Australian citizen or a permanent NZ resident
• Successful applicant is required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing Police Vetting and Reference Checks
• On appointment the successful candidate must reside within commutable distance to Christchurch

This role is Individual Contributor / Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements.

About us

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 governments largest front‑line response agency with around 15000 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 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.

Apply now

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.

For further information on the application process please copy and paste this URL : applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā‑tau Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $63,526 and $66,312 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 9th January 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills: Anti Money Laundering, Gas Turbine, Animation, Investigation, ITI, Blogging

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 63526 - 66312