National Public Defender

Job DescriptionTe Haeata/The OpportunityResponsibilitiesThe Public Defence Service (PDS) is looking for a motivated, highly accessible National Public Defender who will be responsible for implementing and ensuring an effective and efficient legal service whilst providing leadership across the business.
The National Public Defender role has three main elements:Providing day-to-day operational leadership of the OPDsDetermining and driving a key focus on national consistency; andEngaging in key external relationships to support delivery of an improved legal service.O Pukenga/Skills And ExperienceNo candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!To Be Successful In This Role, You Willhave an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maorihave an appropriate law degree and current NZ practising certificatebe a legal aid provider with criminal provider approval level 3 at a minimumbe able to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within and across an organisationhave a willingness to travel to other offices.Your Work Experience Showshigh level management and leadership skills and experienceproven experience in developing people leadership skills in staff and teamsstrong people and communication skillsability to prioritise and flex when under pressure or juggling multiple prioritiessound ability to critically analyse data and information.Mo Te Tima/About Our TeamAt Te Tahu 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 provides high quality, independent criminal defence services, in a full range of criminal cases, to legally aided clients and duty lawyer services in 10 major metropolitan centres throughout New Zealand.
This includes 15 District Courts and their related High Courts, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the Parole Board.Aimed at helping people access justice, the PDS promotes the values of respect, integrity, service and the delivery of excellent service to its clients.Utu a-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $176,308 and $244,038 based on skills and experience.Tono mai/ApplyTo 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 22 June 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 ****** us on LinkedIn
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