District Prosecution Manager - Christchurch

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police in Christchurch is seeking a District Prosecution Manager to lead a diverse team of prosecutors, lawyers and support staff within the Police Prosecution Service.

You will manage day-to-day operations, deploy resources, drive national strategy and work with internal stakeholders to deliver effective justice outcomes.

A Law degree and practising certificate are required, and the role offers permanent, full-time employment within a collaborative leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Law degree and a current Practising Certificate.
• Team Leader level role with responsibility for a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse group of prosecutors, lawyers and support staff.
• Deliver national strategy through effective management and resource deployment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the District and PPS National Office.
• Make evidence-based decisions to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Law degree

Practising Certificate

Job description

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 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 and achieve long-term change. Based at Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct Permanent - Full Time Job Reference 6067047 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

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.

Nga kawenga matua | 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 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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

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.

Mo tātou | 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 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.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

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