Job DescriptionPublic Defence Service Assistant Office Public Defender WaitakereTe Haeata/The OpportunityRoleThe Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated and experienced criminal litigator to take up the Assistant Office Public Defender role at our Waitakere office. Reporting directly to the Office Public Defender, you will: be an integral part of both the office Leadership team and the wider PDSbe critical to the achievement of PDS's operational and strategic goalsdeliver effective and efficient legal servicesprovide day-to-day management and leadership of a team of lawyersengage in key external relationships to support the delivery of an improved legal service.
? P?kenga/Skills And ExperienceTo be successful, you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and: have strong leadership and people management skills, including expertise in mentoring, coaching and trainingbe passionate about criminal justice issueshave a track record of building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdershave a PAL 3 or 4 legal aid listing, having had significant experience in conducting a variety of criminal matters before our courts.
Around half of your time will be focused on leadership and management within our office, with the balance spent representing clients as part of an interesting and challenging caseload comprised of PAL 3 and 4 criminal cases. This is a challenging but truly satisfying job. M? m?tou/About us At Te T?h? 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 T?h? 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.
Ng? painga o t?nei w?hi mahi/What's great about working hereWe Will Provide You Withaccess to a well-designed and embedded national training programmeprofessional development and opportunities to attend conferencesa professional supervision programmea 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 ?-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $148,972 and $206,570 based on skills and experience.
Tono Mai/How To ApplyTo 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 Sunday 3 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice. govt. nz
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