Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Public Defence Service (PDS) Auckland
Legal Secretary Fixed term 3 months
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We have two exciting fixed term opportunities, to work in an interesting criminal defence environment has become available. Want to show case your excellent legal secretarial and technical skills and work in a supportive team environment? We want to hear form you!
A PDS legal secretary:
- ensures the PDS legal team are supported in a professional, effective and efficient manner
- has a proactive approach to the provision of legal secretarial and general office and administration services
- is proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to be:
- experienced and efficient in a range of administration functions, including typing and data entry
- a self-starter with proven initiative and the ability to take control of a busy workload
- keen to learn about the world of criminal defence law
- forward thinking and action orientated.
Strong written and confident verbal communication skills are critical - both in terms of the work you will do with the lawyers and also on behalf of our clients.
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 here
We will provide you with:
- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
- access to a well-designed and embedded national induction programme
- a collaborative and collegial working environment.
See our full range of benefits here.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $59,729 and $76,043 based 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 7 May, however we will be reviewing CV's 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