Service Manager | Christchurch

Job Description

Service Manager – Christchurch 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced people leader to fill a vacancy in Courts and Tribunals   areas of the Christchurch District Court in a permanent, full-time capacity.

This role is one of 11 Court Managers and reports to the Manager of Justice Services Canterbury.

The purpose of this operational management people leadership role is managing performance to ensure the day-to-day quality and timeliness of delivery of court services.  This role is responsible for the performance of the team, including service and performance improvement.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

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.
• You will also possess well-developed interpersonal skills which will enable you to establish relationships and motivate others.
• Strong analytical, tactical, and strategic ability

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

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 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
• 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $125,683 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 12 May 2024; 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 recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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