Supervised Provider, Pds Wellington

4 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

A unique opportunity for a junior lawyer to get the training and support you need to get your criminal litigation career started. Join our expert team of supportive, dedicated criminal lawyers, at our Wellington office, and learn from the best. The PDS is renowned for its well designed and embedded training programme.

You must be admitted to the bar.

As a junior lawyer you will:

- Work on PAL 1 cases under supervision.
- Provide support to senior and intermediate lawyers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships.
- Provide Duty Lawyer services - when qualified.

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

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

- be passionate about criminal justice issues.
- enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstorming.
- be willing to provide support and light relief when required.
- have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
- want to build your legal knowledge in a criminal law environment.
- Be qualified to practise law in New Zealand.

**Ko wai mātou/Who we are**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The Public Defence Service (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 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.**

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here**

"You never know what each day will bring. I love the rush the job can bring whilst being able to sit and critically think about a legal issue." (Claire)

We will provide you with:

- Access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme,
- A professional supervision programme
- Flexible working options where possible

See our full range of benefits here.

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,015 to $83,498 depending on experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply

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