Interested in joining our PPS team?

New Zealand Police has people with different backgrounds, experiences and interests. What unites us is that we’re all working towards the same vision – we want to make New Zealand the safest country in the world.

We encourage applications from anyone who’s got what it takes, regardless of your gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, or faith. New Zealand’s diversity is growing, so bring your background and values to the job.

Above all else, you’ll want to help people in your community. You’ll need to make tough calls, practise resilience and will embody Police values both inside and outside of work.

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Police Prosecutor

What attributes does a Police Prosecutor need?

Police Prosecutors need to have the following attributes:

  • Exceptional judgement
  • Sound decision-making
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to self-manage, as well as work as part of a team
  • Negotiation skills
  • Legal research skills
  • A passion for criminal justice and therapeutic jurisprudence.

The must-haves

To apply for a role of Police Prosecutor, you must:

  • be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency, and
  • either:
    • be a Police employee holding the office of constable; or
    • have a law degree (LLB) and hold, or be eligible for, a current practising certificate.

You’ll also need to:

  • let our recruitment staff know about any previous criminal or traffic convictions including warnings, court appearances, diversions, and any other interaction with Police,
  • provide police clearance for any other country you’ve worked or lived in for longer than three months,
  • be willing to undergo a Police vetting check.

Prosecutions Support Officer

What attributes does a Prosecution Support Officer need?

Prosecution Support Officers need to have the following attributes:

  • Sound decision-making
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to plan and prioritise
  • The ability to self-manage, as well as work as a part of a team
  • Attention to detail

The must-haves

To apply for the role of a Prosecution Support Officer, you must:

  • be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency.

You’ll also need to:

  • let our recruitment staff know about any previous criminal or traffic convictions including warnings, court appearances, diversions, and any other interaction with Police,
  • provide policy clearance for any other country you’ve worked or lived in for longer than three months,
  • be willing to undergo a Police vetting check.

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