Prosecution Support Officer at NZ Police, Auckland - Auckland;Auckland - Helensville;Auckland

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 Henderson Police Station
• Starting Salary $63,526 - $66,312
• Permanent – Full Time
• Job Reference 5882332

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 opportunity to join the Police Prosecution Service (PPS) as a Prosecution Support Officer (PSO) based in Henderson.

In this role, you will provide essential administrative to the PPS office, enabling its smooth and effective day‑to‑day operation.

Your responsibilities will include working with PPS staff to process and manage prosecution files, recording and extracting relevant information, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation, administering necessary follow‑ups, using and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, and responding to or appropriately directing queries received by the PPS office.

Through building excellent knowledge of Police and Ministry of Justice processes, databases, and operating procedures, you will become an integral and valued member of the Criminal Justice Sector.  This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys contributing behind the scenes to meaningful outcomes.

If you are motivated by work that will impact people’s lives by assisting them to be and feel safe, then this could be the role that defines your next career step and offers an opportunity to serve your community.

Nga kawenga matua | Key Accountabilities

• Communication – Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with PPS colleagues, district and national office teams, and external stakeholders.
• Decision Making – Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions, identify issues early, and pursue effective solutions.
• Planning and Prioritising – Proven skills in managing time, competing priorities, and responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Committed to Excellence – A strong commitment to high standards, striving to be the very best in all that you do, including effective use of Office Management and Justice Sector databases and processes, and applying your knowledge of key New Zealand statutes.
• Individually Responsible and Accountable – Taking ownership of your performance, being accountable for outcomes, and actively contributing to your ongoing development.
• Enabling through Self‑Leadership – Proactive in seeking opportunities to develop your own skills, knowledge, and experience, and demonstrating strong self‑motivation.

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

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

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Prosecution Support Officer - Position Description

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.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | 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: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

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.  

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. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 30 April 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 (sarah.payne@police.govt.nz).