Caseflow Manager | Wellington Region

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Caseflow Manager leads and manages the effective operation of their High Court Team and is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective support for the disposal of High Court work within their jurisdiction. The Caseflow Manager reports to the Court Manager and engages with Managers across all Courts, as well as with other parts of Operations and Service Delivery (OSD), to ensure services deliver the required outcomes and support the Ministry's strategy.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in a leadership role. A person who is flexible, resourceful, and resilient with strong interpersonal, analytical and technical skills.

Based at the High Court Wellington, the Caseflow Manager is responsible for the management of High Court work across the Wellington circuit.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

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:

• demonstrate experience in leading and motivating employees
• be an expert at embedding and leading a high-performance culture
• effective and robust stakeholder management
• able to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• operational management experience in a customer service environment
• experience in or knowledge of Civil Court procedures and legislation.

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

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
• 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 $98,208 and $135,539 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 16 May; 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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