Te Haeata/The Opportunity
As the Legal Secretary Team Leader, you are responsible for leading and managing a team of Legal Secretaries in a centralised hub, to deliver quality legal secretarial services to the Public Defence Service's (PDS) legal staff, and ensuring the legal staff are supported in a professional, effective and efficient manner. There will be two positions, one located in Manukau (Northern) and the other in Wellington (Southern).This role is located in Wellington.
In addition, together with the other Legal Secretary Team Leader (in Manukau), you will build the capability of the legal support team, implement consistent standards, and identify and leverage opportunities for system, process and business improvement, working collaboratively with Office Public Defenders and Support Services Managers.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- proven experience in providing coaching
- highly developed skills in technological competency using technology to improve efficiency
- proven experience in gathering, analysing and reporting on performance including solutions for improvement
- experience leading and managing a team of support staff in the provision of proactive operational and business support whilst building collaborative relationships.
Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're 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. The Ministry provides centralised business services, infrastructure, and support to the work of the PDS.
The Public Defence Service (PDS) provides high quality legal advice and representation in a full range of criminal cases. Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its 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.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We will provide you with:
- access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme
- professional development opportunities
- a professional supervision programme
- a laptop and mobile phone
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,562 and $116,273 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 16 June 2025, however we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may be inviting candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
