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 (Criminal Justice Support Unit Supervisor!

• Based at Wellington Central * Office of Constable/Police Employee * Fixed term – Full Time Until 30th June 2025 * JR 4986248

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 on the lookout for multiple CJSU Supervisors, based in Wellington. These roles are full time, fixed term – until 30th June 2025.
Reporting to the Case Management Coordinator, these roles will have direct management of a CJSU team, which is focussed on supporting the frontline with the preparation and management of prosecution files.
These roles are based within the Prosecutions Uplift Programme, which has been established to help clear the court backlog as well as improving the administrative support provided to the frontline when preparing prosecution files, while improving court timeliness.
Due to the requirements of the role, a solid understanding of New Zealand Legislation and/or experience in preparing criminal prosecutions is required. Additionally, we are looking for someone who has strong leadership skills and can demonstrate experience in managing high performing teams, leading a positive mindset, and influencing culture.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understanding of New Zealand Legislation and experience in preparing criminal prosecutions is a must * Previous New Zealand Police experience would be advantageous, ideally with leadership background * The ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and complex environment to achieve agreed outcomes * Proven leadership, creating a strong and positive workplace culture * Ability to form relationships and gain the trust of key internal and external stakeholders

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 set at Team Leader/Manager level, this means your key purpose is “to lead the activities for Our Business and enable people to deliver them.”

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/10-2024/officer_in_charge_-_criminal_justice_support_unit_1.pdf

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 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.

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 $102,808 and $108,894 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 28th October 2024. 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 Joshua.Kinvig@police.govt.nz