District Prosecutions Manager | New Zealand Police Online

Vacancy No:

297070

Start date:

Friday, 6 November 2009

End Date:

20/11/2009

Location:

Central

Occupation:

Legal

Remuneration:

$78,320 to $105,965 (Band J)

Email Applications to:

hrservices.ooc@police.govt.nz

Physical Address:

PNHQ HR

Text:

District Prosecutions Manager

Vacancy 297070
Rotorua

The Police Prosecution Service (PPS) is looking for an experienced manager for the position of District Prosecution Manager to join the NZ Police Prosecutions team based in Rotorua.

The position is seen as a crucial role within the PPS, which is the principal criminal and traffic prosecuting body in the summary jurisdiction.

As a District Prosecution Manager you will be required to coordinate the activities of all prosecutors of the prosecution sections within District and have overall responsibility for their service delivery.

This is a dynamic and challenging position, and you will be expected to bring a range of skills and experience to the job. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and ability in relation to:

- Prosecution advocacy, process and procedure

- The general principles of evidence

- Conducting legal research and preparing legal submission.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate a sound ability to maximise efficiency and effectiveness through the application of principles business management practices, including planning, allocating of resources, measuring and reporting and reviewing, preferably in the context of a service delivery environment.

The successful applicant will also be required to have a Law Degree and a current practising certificate and will be required to undergo a full reference and security check.

To obtain a detailed position description and application pack please visit our website www.police.govt.nz/jobs or phone HR Services on 04 474 9499 ext 44132 or 44078.

Applications must include a covering letter, CV and completed application form.

Applications close 20 November 2009.

Application forms can be obtainned from: http://www.police.govt.nz/jobs/supportstaff/resources.html

Position Description:

District Prosecution Manager (PPS)

Vacancy: 297070

Location: Rotorua

VACANCY DETAILS
Location of Vacancy:	Rotorua	Vacancy No:	297070
Title:	District Prosecution Manager (PPS)
Additional Information:		District HR:	HR Service Centre
Position applies to:	Police Employee	Location of Vacancy:	Rotorua
Remuneration Range:	Band J Sworn/Nonsworn	Reports to:		Prosecutions Service Centre Manager (PROS)
Panel Members:	Insp Tony Rielly (chair) Mr Kim Eathorne Insp Anna Jackson	Direct Reports:		Prosecutor (PROS), Prosecution Support Officer

Closing Date:		20/11/2009

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE

Coordinates unit human and financial resources to provide an efficient police prosecution service to an approved standard.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Service Delivery

Prosecute Police cases including difficult or complex defended hearings or preliminary hearings.
Coordinates the activities of all prosecutors of the prosecution sections within District and has overall responsibility for their service delivery.
Ensures the standard of all prosecution files complies with national approved standards.
Maintains a record of all prosecution files, including the disposition of cases through the court process.
Oversees the research and preparation prosecution files including the preparation of legal submissions requested by the Court.
Coordinates preparation of prosecution files requiring appeal decisions by Legal Section.
Monitors judicial comment on prosecution cases which are subject to PCA review.
Reports judicial criticism and praise, for performance management purposes.
Reports new developments in law, prosecution procedure and judicial decisions.
Maintains workload statistics on prosecution outputs and performance standards
Promotes and maintains victim and witness support practices.
Resolves issues with prosecution sections and at a local level between Police and other agencies.
Promotes and manages the diversion scheme within the District in line with national policies
Ensures consultation occurs with O/C case in respect of prosecution decisions.
Monitors any disparity, complainants, and arranges for the continuing review of diversion guidelines.

2. Team Management

Ensures unit personnel are rostered to achieve the effective and efficient utilisation of prosecutors.
Implements any specific action plans or directions of the National or Area Prosecution Service manager.
Ensures routine activities/services are completed.
Monitors and resets unit procedures and standards.
Provides progress reports.
Manages staff leave levels , ensuring the levels conform to national policy
Identifies skills, arranges training and selects and deploys section personnel to enhance personal development of competent and motivated staff.

3. General Management

Ensures efficient resource management of the unit including budget and the law library.
Manages Human Resources of the activity area in accordance with Good Employer principles.
Provides supervision and leadership to all prosecution staff within the district.
Ensures Occupational Safety and Health, and EEO policy requirements are met and resolves personnel grievances, disputes, morale issues and disciplinary problems.
Completes and complies with Performance Appraisal procedures for all District prosecution staff.
Fosters the circulation of interesting or unusual cases through the Prosecutions Service Centre.
Ensures accurate and timely oral and written communication.

4. Relationship Management

Liaises with the local executive judge in respect of standards of advocacy.
Liaises with Area Managers, squad and section O/Cs in respect of prosecution, advocacy and File Management Centre activity.
In Conjunction with the District Training Unit develops and presents appropriate training for District staff within the area of prosecutions and prosecution file preparation.
Initiates, develops and maintains liaison and communication networks with Maori, the community and local Police.
Develops and maintains internal and external liaison and communication networks with Department for Courts management, Crown staff, Crown solicitors, Community Corrections, legal practitioners, complainants, witnesses, Victim Support, offenders, DSW agencies and other appropriate organisations.
Maintains and promotes a positive relationship with media and other interest groups.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Competencies

Building Partnerships

Effective performers work co-operatively with others to build partnerships and achieve desired outcomes. They actively network, create and maintain relationships that inspire trust amongst all stakeholders in order to share information and co-ordinate action effectively.

Challenging for Continuous Improvement

Effective performers are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the community and organisation. They constantly seek improvement to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. They demonstrate the ability to adapt to new situations and promote and encourage initiatives for personal and organisational improvement

Influential Leadership

Effective performers communicate a vision, provide direction, co-ordinate and develop individuals and teams. They inspire and motivate others through personal example, while enabling colleagues to maximise potential. They use a combination of authority and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Technical Skills

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and ability in relation to:
- prosecution advocacy, process and procedure
- the general principles of evidence
- conducting legal research and preparing legal submission

Demonstrates sound ability to maximise efficiency and effectiveness through the application of principled business management practices, including planning, allocating of resources, measuring and reporting and reviewing, preferably in the context of a servic e delivery environment.

Special Requirements

All Police employee applicants (i.e those who do not hold the office of constable) must have a Law degree and hold a current Practicing Certificate.

Certification Requirements

Nice to Have - SSTT (Staff Safety Tactical Training) Certificate

Nice to Have - PCT (Physical Competency Test)

Nice to Have - Custodial Management Certification

Nice to Have - First Aid Certificate

NOTE

For selection purposes each of the above competencies will be considered in relation to the following:

1. Potential to perform well in the position, given a reasonable period of time for familiarisation and/or training.

2. Personal attributes and temperament relevant to the position.

3. General health which will allow for the performance of all duties and functions of the position.

(A current PCT is an indicator of general health)