Prosecution Support Officer

Police; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Police invites applications for a Prosecution Support Officer based at Napier Police station. This full-time role (40 hours per week) provides administrative support to the Police Prosecution Service, helping manage prosecution files, data, and queries to ensure efficient operation.

You will build knowledge of Police and Justice processes, working with databases and ensuring accurate information. A rewarding position contributing to community safety and justice.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with PPS colleagues, district and national office staff, and external stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to identify problems early and pursue solutions.
• Ability to manage time, priorities and responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process prosecution files and extract relevant information.
• Record, check accuracy, and manage follow-ups as directed by PPS staff.
• Use and manage databases and spreadsheets for prosecution work.
• Respond to queries and direct inquiries to the PPS office.
• Coordinate with PPS and other NZ Police units to support office operations.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Planning & Prioritising

Excellence

Accountability

Self-leadership

Job description

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

NZ Police are offering an opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecution Support Officer (PSO) based in Napier Police station. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. 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 people's 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 withPPS 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

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.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for 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 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.

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 $64,161 and $66,975 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.