Legal Team Manager Pal2

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Category: Legal
- Location: Hamilton
- Date Advertised: 06-AUG-25
- Job Reference: MOJ/1878246
- Job Title: Legal Team Manager PAL2
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**Public Defence Service Hamilton**

**Legal team manager - PAL 2**

**Te Haeata/The 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.

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 Hamilton office. You will:

- deliver high quality defence representation to legally aided clients
- manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including high profile cases
- appear on High court and court of appeals when required
- manage, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

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

- have a PAL2 level listing and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand
- have proven credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community
- be comfortable to be part of a team who support and rely on one-another
- enjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and managing a small team of lawyers
- have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

This is a challenging but truly satisfying role.

**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.

**Utu ā-tau/Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 dependent on skills and experience.

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