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Training Officer – Police Prosecution Service!
Based in Auckland
Prosecutor Career Structure
Office of Constable / Police Employee
Fixed Term (12 months) – Full Time
NAV
JR 5607531
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Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Police Prosecution Service (PPS) is looking for a motivated, engaging individual to join the PPS team as a National Trainer within its Professional Development team.
You will be working with a highly motivated team in a supported environment offering excellent development opportunities.
The purpose of the PPS is to build Safer Communities through effective justice interventions and resolutions.
Your primary role will be developing and enhancing PPS staff capability primarily in the Central Auckland PPS office, Federal Street, Auckland. This would include delivering training (face to face and virtually), supporting (coaching and providing feedback) staff, and collaborating with training designers at the Royal New Zealand Police College to develop on-line training modules.
This an exciting opportunity to play your part in building the capability of the PPS and contributing to a culture that supports NZ Police policy and strategic direction.
The ideal candidate will have training/facilitation/coaching and prosecuting experience with a positive can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills.
Key Accountabilities:
Communication – Having the skills to effectively communicate with our people and partners in order to effectively share and encourage educational growth.
Continuous Improvement – Having the ability to apply creative and diverse thinking and show initiative in training, self-development, and coaching approaches.
Committed to excellence – Striving to be the very best you can be in all that you do at the forefront of education within the PPS space.
An energetic, positive and pro-active approach to your work, with a willingness to learn the way forward.
A good understanding of the prosecution process and Criminal Procedure Act.
Experience in coaching and/or mentoring.
Ability to facilitate training and/or deliver presentations.
A positive attitude and ability to engage with current and emerging technologies.
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.
Our ideal applicant must be self-motivated and be a natural problem-solver who is interested in the varied work we do across Police. You will need to demonstrate good written and spoken communication skills, together with good time-management abilities. We are looking for someone who can effectively prioritise tasks and work independently.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
For both Constabulary & Police Employees :
Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
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/12-2026/training_officer_-_pps.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
For employees affected by restructuring, (provided minimum capability requirements are met) you have preferential right of appointment to any relevant vacant position within Police that is at the same remuneration band or lower Organisational Review and Redesign policy | Ten One - New Zealand Police Intranet
If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a chronological list of previous roles that covers the role title and the date/duration (this is a mandatory requirement and replaces a CV).
Please use the link below to see an example of the correct CV format: https://tenone.police.govt.nz/media/15377
Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
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 from $91,844 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 9th January 2026 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
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