Prosecutor 1 - Greymouth

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Prosecutor,

New Zealand Police

Greymouth, West Coast

Tasman District

Salary range $71,255 - $109,457

Permanent Position

Job requisition ID 7047

Tasman District Police Prosecutions Service (PPS) is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a sole prosecutor, on the West Coast, based in Greymouth.  The West Coast prosecutor works in both the Greymouth and Westport Courts, therefore there is a requirement to travel on a regular basis. This position provides PPS support to the West Coast Area which encompasses Police staff based in Haast in the South to Karamea in the North.  As a sole prosecutor it is a busy and challenging role with plenty of rewards.

You will be part of a diverse group of Constabulary prosecutors, non-Constabulary lawyers, and support and managerial staff from the wider Tasman District.  In addition to being involved in courtroom advocacy, ranging from first appearance courts through to Judge alone Trials and sentencings hearings, you will be involved in various out-of-court case management processes, such as file analysis, writing submissions, and liaising with police investigators and defence counsel.

Your knowledge and understanding of key New Zealand statutes, such as the Criminal Procedure Act, Bail Act, and Evidence Act, combined with your desire and motivation to present well-constructed and compelling prosecution cases, will enable you to undertake a vital role in the Criminal Justice Sector and in the operationalisation of New Zealand Police strategy. 

Ultimately, if you want to take on a challenging and rewarding role, that through your direct involvement will impact real people's lives by assisting them to be safe and feel safe, represent victims and communities, and assist New Zealand Police to move towards our mission of being the safest country, then this could be the ideal next step for you.

SKILLS REQUIRED - You will be able to:

Prepare and present (written and verbal) information in a clear and concise way

Manage time effectively to complete multiple files and meet deadlines

Analyse files for appropriateness of charge, completeness and accuracy

Work effectively in partnership with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels

To listen effectively in order to provide appropriate responses under pressure in a face to face setting

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - You will have:

Sound understanding of prosecution and court processes

Proven ability to analyse complex information accurately and to produce articulate written responses or submissions

An understanding of Criminal Procedure Act 2011 and the Solicitor General's Prosecution Guidelines

CORE COMPETENCIES - You will demonstrate the following:

Communicate - Team leader level

Solve - Team leader level

Innovate - individual contributor level

For more information about the above Core Competencies, visit “Our Values” on our website to view our Core Competency Framework: How We Do Things.

EDUCATION:

LLB and hold a current practising certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The successful candidate must reside in Greymouth

Applicants who previously applied for this position must re-apply here to be reconsidered.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made.

To view the position description for this role, please copy and paste the following link in a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/07-2018/prosecutor_pps_7047.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

If this position sounds like you, click APPLY NOW or visit our Police website: http://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/working-police and select ‘Current vacancies’ to apply today!

You will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) which provides an account of your relevant education, skills and experience. In addition, you must complete an application form telling us why you are interested in the position and how you meet the above Core Competencies of the role, no more than 4000 characters (including spaces), approximately 600-650 words per section.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are an existing Police Employee, you must apply through our internal Careers site and include your QID number in your application.

If you are an existing Contractor working for Police, you must apply through the NZ Police career site and create a profile as an external candidate. Please do not include your QID.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Acting Senior Sergeant Michelle Payne by email at [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 30 July 2018