Team Manager Judicial & Business Service

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Showcase your positive and proactive attitude, exceptional communication skills and excellent leadership skills in building the capability of our judicial support staff. We are looking for a talented leader of people to come join our Judicial and Business Services team as Team Manager.

The Team Manager is responsible for leading a shared services team that provides administrative support and legal research to the Judiciary.

Your day-to-day work will be varied and busy as you,

• Lead your team of 12 staff consisting of Judges PA's and Judges Clerks that are located at the Hamilton, Rotorua, and Tauranga District Courts.
• Promote and maintain a team culture of high quality, and responsive customer service.
• Facilitate strong relationships between the judges, judicial officers and judicial support employees.
• Assist in the provision of business services to the District Courts in the Central region.
• Develop and enhance your coaching for performance skills.
• Contribute to and actively role model the Ministry's purpose, strategy, vision and values.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

Selection preference will be given to applicants that have,

• Experience in similar management roles.
• Demonstrated how you, as a leader, enabled people around you to be successful in their role.
• Excellent communication skills, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management behaviours, and have the personal confidence and resilience to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Confidently worked through change management opportunities and supported those around you to adapt.
• Full drivers' licence.

If you have an interest in the Justice system combined with a passion for working with customers, this is your chance to join us on our journey to deliver people centred justice services for all.

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.

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 offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration for this role is $83,562 - $116,273.

The appointing salary for this role will likely be between $94,777 and $100,385 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 Sunday, 2 February 2025 ; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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