Supervised Providerat NZ Ministry of Justice66,015 - 84,498 - Whakatane
Public Defence Service TaurangaCriminal Defence Lawyer
- Junior lawyerTe Haeata/The OpportunityAre you admitted to the Bar and have a strong desire to develop your career in criminal advocacy then this is a truly exciting opportunity.
- when qualified.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and ExperienceTo be successful you must:be admitted to the New Zealand Bar or will be within two months of applicationbe passionate about criminal justice issueslove working in a team environment.You will be developing an ability to build credibility with judges, peers and others in the legal community.
As an important member of a close-knit team you will enjoy exchanging ideas and brainstorming.You will have empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
This is a challenging but truly satisfying job.
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.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 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 hereWe will provide you with:access to a well-designed and embedded national training programmeprofessional development opportunitiesa professional supervision programmea laptop and mobile phone.See our full range of benefits here.
Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $66,015 and $84,498 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 on Monday 27 October; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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