CJSU File Manager

New Zealand Government; Blenheim, Kaikōura, Motueka, Nelson; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a self-motivated File Manager to join the Nelson Criminal Justice Support Unit on a permanent, full-time basis. You will assist frontline staff with preparation of prosecution files, trial management and disclosures, ensuring compliance with national file standards and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Based at Nelson Police Station, you will manage multiple files, liaise with OC Case, PPS, Crown and Defence agencies, and produce clear prosecution reports

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in handling prosecution files and disclosures.
• Ability to work within a team and liaise with multiple agencies.
• Proven initiative and self-motivation for independent work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a range of prosecution files (JAT, Jury, Formal Proof, Traffic Infringement).
• Analyse case information and evidential issues to produce prosecution reports.
• Collaborate with frontline policing and external stakeholders.
• Manage files with accuracy and meet national file standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Self-motivation

Stakeholder management

Prosecution file prep

Job description

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.

CJSU File Manager!

Based at Nelson Police Station

Band G Office of Constable/Police Employee Permanent/ Full Time NAV JR 6059323

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

Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with an attention to detail for a permanent position within the Nelson Criminal Justice Support Unit. Tasman District CJSU provides support across the district assisting frontline staff with preparation of prosecution files, trial management and disclosures. This includes the management of disclosure (initial, full, & ongoing), liaising with OC Case, PPS, Crown and Defense agencies, and organising evidence to meet national file standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support frontline policing activities.
• Manage multiple files and competing priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• Prepare a range of prosecution files, including JAT, Jury, Formal Proof, and Traffic Infringement files.
• Analyse case information and available evidence to produce comprehensive prosecution reports that clearly outline case details, evidential considerations, and identified issues.

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.

• Work collaboratively within a team environment to support frontline policing operations.
• Effectively manage multiple files and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and maintain a range of prosecution files, including JAT, Jury, Formal Proof, and Traffic Infringement files.
• Analyse case information and available evidence to produce comprehensive prosecution reports that clearly identify case details, evidential considerations, and key issues for prosecution.

Special requirements

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

• Maintain current responder level certifications
• Frontline experience preferred
• PCT required
• PA Completed

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-07/Criminal%20Justice%20Support%20Unit%20File%20Manager_0.pdf

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 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 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.

Salary - External only

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $88,179 and $92,267 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.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 06/10/2026. Applications may reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [e-mail]