Intermediate Lawyer

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
We are looking for an Intermediate Lawyer with a speciality in criminal advocacy to join our team in our Tauranga office. We are a collegial and professional office with around 12 legal and support staff working in a busy environment with variety and challenge. You will join an experienced and supportive team.
You will find challenge and satisfaction with the varied caseload, including high-profile cases and the opportunity for High Court trials and appearances. You will have colleagues around you whom you can learn from and who will support your development to the next level of your career and a comprehensive professional development programme. The work comes to the PDS via Legal Aid, and you will be supported by professional administrators.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and:

- Have a PAL 2 or 3 approval level and be qualified to practice law in New Zealand
- Have confidence in your ability to develop credibility with judges, peers, and others in the legal community
- Enjoy sharing legal expertise, exchanging ideas and brainstorming
- Have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people

This is a challenging but truly satisfying job, and our lawyers love what they do.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
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.
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.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

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)

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working options available
- Exceptional training and professional development

As a PDS employee, you will have access to a well-designed and embedded national training programme, professional development and opportunities to attend conferences, along with access to a professional supervision programme.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $80,473 and $105,089 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply