Team Leader (Criminal)

Permanent, fulltime position available! We're designing better justice services – come and join us! The Ministry of Justice wants people to have better access to justice services and be able to deal with us easily and quickly. That means improving how we support the courts – the place where we have the most impact on people's lives. Team Leader – High Court, Auckland We have a full‑time permanent Team Leader position in the Auckland High Court. This operational and management role is all about driving performance through the development of our staff to deliver timely justice services to all customers of the court within specific jurisdictions. As the Team Leader, Senior Courts, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the efficient and effective operation of New Zealand's High Court. Leading a dedicated team, you’ll manage day‑to‑day work priorities, allocate resources, and ensure the smooth flow of both criminal and civil cases through the Court. This is an exciting opportunity for proven people leaders and established line managers looking for a challenge. Te Haeata / The Opportunity This is an exciting time for the Ministry as we strive to reduce the time it takes to deliver our services to people. Ō Pūkenga / Skills And Experience Demonstrated experience leading, managing and coaching staff for high performance A focus on customers A knowledge of or strong interest in the Justice sector A relevant tertiary degree or equivalent experience Manage staff and resources within the registry Performance appraisals and staff review Provide and develop training Collect statistics Exercise statutory powers It is expected the successful candidate will undertake and successfully complete the Ministry of Justice Leadership Framework (and associated workshops). 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 Benefits 4.4 weeks holiday leave Flexible work hours where possible 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 band for this role is $74,634 – $95,591. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, and we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role. Tono mai / Apply 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 26 July; 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 [email protected] and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line. References must be included with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr