Legal Team Manager

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Opportunity

Do you have team management experience? Are you looking for a challenge along with a varied caseload? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment and relish the opportunity to help more junior lawyers progress their careers? This is a truly exciting opportunity.

Job Description

Public Defence Service Waitakere, Legal team manager – PAL 2.

Role

The Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator, with people management experience, to take up the role of Legal team Manager at our Waitakere office. You will :

• Deliver high‑quality defence representation to legally aided clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including high‑profile cases.
• Appear in the High Court and Court of Appeal when required.
• Train, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.

Skills and Experience

To be successful, you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and :

About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The PDS is part of the Ministry of Justice and the wider justice sector, providing high‑quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases. We promote the values of respect, integrity, service, and the delivery of excellent service to our clients.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Benefits

Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $144,388, dependent on skills and experience.

How To Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 November. We will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact

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