Team Leader - Criminal, Auckland High Court
Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 74,634 – NZD 95,591 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Relevant tertiary degree or equivalent experience
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
The Ministry of Justice invites applications for a permanent full-time Team Leader position at the Auckland High Court. This role focuses on operational leadership and people management within the court environment to enhance timely delivery of justice services, specifically in criminal and civil case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team responsible for court service delivery, ensuring efficient workflows for criminal and civil cases.
- Prioritize daily operational tasks and strategically allocate staff and resources within the registry to meet court demands.
- Conduct performance evaluations and staff development reviews to foster high team performance.
- Design and facilitate training sessions to enhance team capability.
- Gather and analyse operational statistics to inform process improvements.
- Utilize statutory authorities as required to support court functions.
Candidate Attributes
- Proven leadership and coaching experience with a focus on achieving high performance outcomes.
- Strong customer-oriented approach coupled with an interest or knowledge of the justice sector.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or commensurate experience in a related field.
Development Opportunities
The successful candidate will have the chance for ongoing personal and professional growth, including completion of the Ministry of Justice Leadership Framework and associated workshops.
About the Organization
Joining the Ministry of Justice means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to upholding trust in New Zealand's legal system. The organization values diversity across gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
Benefits
- 4.4 weeks of annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
- Access to an online professional development portal.
- Involvement in inclusive and proactive workplace networks.
Salary
The salary range for this role is NZD 74,634 to 95,591 per year, with the possibility of higher remuneration based on skills and experience.
Additional Information
Applications require a CV, cover letter, and references. The closing date is Sunday, 26 July. However, applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and interviews may be conducted prior to the deadline. For inquiries, contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz with the job number in the subject line.