District Prosecution Manager

Police; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a District Prosecution Manager (DPM), based in Christchurch. You will lead a diverse group of Prosecutors and staff, manage day-to-day operations, and implement national strategy while deploying resources and monitoring performance.

As a DPM you will interact with internal stakeholders at multiple levels and represent the Police position in discussions with justice sector partners.

Qualifications

• Must have a Law degree and hold a current Practising Certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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 implementation of change and improvement.
• Decision Making - Collecting, disseminating, and utilising evidence-based data and other information to understand issues and make decisions.
• Valuing Diversity - Recognising the value that 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.

Education

Law degree with Practising Certificate

Job description

Requisition ID6067047-Posted27/09/2026-Canterbury-Permanent FT

• Based at Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct
• Permanent - Full Time
• Job Refere nce 6067047

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

New Zealand Police are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a District Prosecution Manager (DPM), based in Christchurch.

As a DPM, you will lead a diverse group of Constabulary Prosecutors, Police Employee lawyers, and support staff. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative and management 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 the 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 New Zealand Police strategy, that will affect people's lives by assisting them to be safe and feel safe, and that will assist New Zealand Police in moving towards our mission of being the safest country, then this could be the role you're looking for .

• 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 implementation of change and improvement.
• Decision Making - Collecting, disseminating, and utilising evidence-based data and other information to understand issues and make decisions.
• Valuing Diversity - Recognising the value that 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.

• Must have a Law degree and hold a current Practising Certificate.

This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators of Success for further information on the requirements.

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 New Zealand 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.

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 $111,529 and $129,277 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 Monday 12 October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.