Service Manager – New Plymouth / Hawera District Court
(Based in New Plymouth)
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are looking for someone with experience managing a team, providing guidance, training, and support, to ensure the team's efficient performance and professional development, whilst maintaining a positive team culture and environment. This role reports to a Manager Justice Service and works collaboratively with the team to strengthen people's trust in the Law of Aotearoa New Zealand.
No 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 will need the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
Operational management experience, ideally in the District Court and Tribunals environment
Previous experience in managing and developing the capability of staff
Proven leadership skills to motivate and lead staff to achieve targets and understand their contribution to the bigger picture
Good track record in supporting and implementing changes to business and work processes
Be adaptable in a changing operations and customer-centric environment
Possess well-developed interpersonal skills which will enable you to establish relationships and motivate others
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Strong analytical, tactical, and strategic ability
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.
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
Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 - $135,539 based on skills and experience.
If you have these qualities, then you'll be joining our team at a challenging and genuinely exciting time. We would offer the successful person the opportunity to make a difference, be part of a vibrant and dynamic team, learn new and interesting things, and gain experience in a wide range of areas.
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 23 April 2025; however, we may be reviewing CVs as they come in, and inviting successful candidates to interview before the closing date.

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