Job Description Public Defence Service Duty Lawyer Supervisor Auckland central 8 Months Fixed term Part time 32 hours Te Haeata/The Opportunity Exciting opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer with recent Duty Lawyer experience and exceptional people leader skills. This is an 8 month fixed term, part time position 32 hours per week. As a Duty Lawyer supervisor, you will report to the Senior Duty Lawyer Supervisor, Northern and work closely with the Deputy Senior Duty Lawyer Supervisor.

You will be responsible for: Leading the duty lawyer service at court on your rostered days Contribute to new initiative and improvements to the service Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders. He pkenga tou/Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you must be passionate about criminal justice issues and: be qualified to practise law in New Zealand have Provider Approval Level 1 or above, as well as Duty Lawyer Approval. have proven credibility with Judges, peers and others in the legal community be comfortable as part of a team who support and rely on one-another enjoy sharing legal expertise and exchanging ideas have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.

This is a satisfying role which our Duty Lawyer Supervisors enjoy undertaking. Ko wai mtou/Who we are At Te Th o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. 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 Th 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 ng painga o tnei mahi mu/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, Professional development opportunities A professional supervision programme Flexible working options where possible A laptop and mobile phone See our full range of benefits here. Utu -tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role will be between $128,614 and $179,876, depending on skills and experience. Tono mai/How to Apply To 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 11 February 2024, howev.