File Manager - Cjsu Team B

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.

Criminal Justice Support Unit File Manager

Based in Wellington

Permanent – Full Time

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About the role

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.

The Criminal Justice Support Unit (CJSU) is an integral part of the Police Prosecutions structure.

In this role you will be dealing with sensitive and confidential information from preparing files for court i.e. Judge Alone Trial (JAT) and / or Jury Trial files.

With the level of document preparation involved you will need to have high attention to detail and excellent time management skills to produce these documents in a timely manner.

You will need to be motivated and can manage the risks associated with the tasks you are required to complete.

This role is a specialised role focussing on producing high quality court documents and criminal disclosure so an understanding of the Criminal Disclosure Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Procedures Act, and the Solicitor General's Guidelines will be most beneficial.

You will also need to be self-managing and have good interpersonal skills as you will work alongside the Police Prosecution Service, Public Defence Service, constabulary staff and will need to develop external relationships with Crown and defence lawyers.

Key Accountabilities

Prepare a variety of prosecution files i.e. Judge alone trials, Jury trials, Formal proof and mentally impaired person hearings to a standard that provides a prosecutor with a comprehensive report which sets out the case details, available evidence and issues identified based upon an analysis of it.

Complete initial, additional, and final criminal disclosure of disclosable material to Crown and defence lawyers.

Understand what criminal liability must be established to gain a successful conviction and able to identify the admissible evidence available to do so.

Understand what evidential investigative functions are required to present the best possible evidence available to the courts.

Contribute to a high performing team.

Review files for evidential sufficiency and provide relevant support and advice to constabulary members.

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.

What you'll bring

We are looking for a team player who wants to be a part of a high performing team and who will take real pride in presenting prosecution files of the highest standard.

We are looking for a person who demonstrates excellent attention to detail that matches the critical nature of accuracy required for court files.

Experience with preparation of prosecution files and experience working with the Criminal Disclosure Act and Evidence Act would be a huge advantage.

Demonstrate ability and experience in a wide range of operational policing duties with knowledge and ability to investigate, engage, direct, and motivate staff.

Special requirements

This role is based in the Wellington area.

Some travel may be required.

This role is Individual Contributor / Emerging Leader level.

You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements.

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.

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.

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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 a-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $87,306 and $91,353 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 Wednesday 19 November.

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 (

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